Two Die in Holiday Traffic Accidents
78 DUI arrests in 30-hour holiday traffic period.
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MHP Reports 47 DUI Arrests Across Miss.
No fatalities were reported during New Year's Eve.
Miss. Groups Attack Carbon Dioxide Limits
Mississippi regulators say the state has little ability to generate electricity from windmills or hydroelectric dams.
Flowood Community Work Center Offender Apprehended
Authorities apprehend Flowood Community Work Center inmate JESSICA PEAVY.
Video: Fireworks Sales Expected to Pick Up; Officials Urge Caution
Sparklers are a favorite with children, but many parents don't realize sparklers can burn as hot as 1,200 degrees fahrenheit.
Funeral Set for Mother of NFL Great Jerry Rice
Eddie B. Rice died Christmas Day.
Video: Presley to Seek 3rd Term on PSC
Ends speculation about statewide bid.
Chaney Stresses Caution with Fireworks, Parties, Clubs for Fire-Safe New Year
Sparklers, often a favorite with children, can reach up to 1200 degrees Fahrenheit, which is hot enough to cause third-degree burns.
Musgrove Lawsuit Hearing Scheduled for Jan. 14
The lawsuit demands the state pay $230 million to 21 school districts that have been under funded since 2006.
Task Force: End 'No-Bid' Contracts in Corrections Department
The Mississippi Department of Corrections should eliminate as many of its no-bid contracts as possible and start a competitive process to see if it can get better deals, says a group that’s reviewing the prison system after a former corrections commissioner was indicted on corruption charges.
Holland Announces Bid for 9th Term
State Rep. Steve Holland says he'll seek a ninth term representing the 16th District.
Being Uninsured in America Will Cost You More
It's the first year all taxpayers have to report to the Internal Revenue Service whether they had health insurance for the previous year, as required under President Barack Obama's law.
US Imposes Human Rights Sanctions on 4 Russians
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on four Russians under a law targeting Russian human rights violators.
Survey: Public Like Police Body Cameras But Have Concerns
A recent survey conducted by ORC International reveals Americans have concerns over how and when body-worn video cameras should be used in the field.
The State's Top 10 Stories of 2014
A brief recap of stories that shaped the state.
Sony's Playstation Network Still Out; Xbox Back Online
A Twitter account that calls itself Lizard Squad has taken credit for causing the disruption.
MEMA Reports Dec. 23 Initial Damage Numbers, New Severe Weather Threat
There is also a new severe weather threat, mainly heavy rainfall in excess of two to four inches, possible for most of the state tonight through Sunday morning.
MHP Reports No Fatal Accidents During Christmas Period
It was a good Christmas for the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
Wilkinson Co. Work Center Escapee Captured
The Mississippi Department of Corrections says Jeffery McWhorter, who escaped from the Wilkinson County Community Work Center in Woodville, has been captured.
Video: A Day In The Life Tags Along as Columbus Falcons Play Santa at Food Giant
A special Day in the Life of the Columbus High School Falcons Basketball Team
Video: Christmas Isn't a Holiday for All Workers
Area workers manning their posts on Christmas Day speak about working on the holidays
Video: Louisville Family Celebrates Christmas After April's Tornado in Rebuilt Home
One Louisville family is celebrating not only Christmas time together but also a new home
Video: Area Police Recommend Documenting Christmas Gifts
Area law enforcement officers recommend recording serial numbers and taking pictures of Christmas goodies, in the event that they are stolen.
Video: Noxubee County Duo Help Others Have A Merry Christmas
Constable and his brother team up to help out a family at Christmas
Video: For Some Christmas Shoppers, "Last Minute" is the Only Way to Go
Shoppers still hitting the stores looking for those last minute gifts.