Shrimp season partially closes in Mississippi, Alabama
The closure took effect just after midnight. But in other areas the shrimping season continues.
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MEMA: One dead in Marion County after storms sweep through area
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said more than 8,000 people are without power across the state.
President Trump approves Mississippi Disaster Declaration
The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Covington, Jefferson Davis, and Jones.
MEMA releases updated preliminary damage report for April 12 storms
There are currently more than 16,000 without power in the state. At this time, 32 counties have submitted damage reports to MEMA.
Deputy and wife who died in tornado leave a legacy of bravery and love
“It’s not very common that you hear of a husband and wife that pass away together and all I can say is he died a hero,” said Sheriff Ryan Everett.
Miss. deputy, wife killed in Easter Sunday storm
Lawrence County Coroner Sandra Lambert has confirmed that Lawrence County Deputy Robert Ainsworth and his wife Paula were killed in their home.
Mississippi court won't undo 12-year sentence for jail phone
The Mississippi Supreme Court said Thursday that it will not reconsider its earlier decision to uphold Nash's sentence.
Inmate dies at South Mississippi Correctional Facility
MDOC says the inmate was pronounced dead at the Green County Hospital Monday evening.
MSDH reports two more COVID-19 related deaths in the state
Deaths have also been reported in Hancock, Holmes and Webster counties.
Coastal Alabama town closes beaches over coronavirus
Throngs of college students have been gathering on beaches in Baldwin County this week after Florida shut down its restaurants and nightclubs.
UMMC student, nurse tested positive for coronavirus
During the press conference, it was announced that a student and a nurse both tested positive for the coronavirus.
State legislative session suspended on recommendation of state health department
Representative Gary Chism said the state's Rainy Day Fund sits at $545 million but no one knows if that will be enough.
Mississippi judge shot, critically wounded near courthouse
Meridian Police Lt. Rita Jack says Smith was getting out of truck to go inside the courthouse when the gunfire happened.
Only essential staff and limited family at NCAA tournaments
The decision comes after the NCAA's COVID-19 advisory panel recommended against playing sporting events open to the general public.
Another Inmate Dies in State Custody
Another Mississippi inmate dies in custody
MDOC: Inmate death reported at Parchman
The body was sent for an autopsy.
Inmate serving time at CMCF dies in Jackson hospital
Foul play is not suspected in Cox's death. His body is being sent for an autopsy to determine his official cause of death.
Two inmates found dead inside Parchman
There is no evidence of foul play after the initial investigation, however, an autopsy will be performed to verify cause and manner of death.
After allegedly killing his parents, Natchez man introduced himself to woman as ‘Jesus Christ'
Natchez police say after an argument with his mom and dad, Prescott shot both his parents in the head at their home Sunday night.
Murder of South Mississippi teen revealed by doorbell camera, says family
Madison Harris was shot in her grandparent’s Biloxi home on the afternoon of Feb. 24, 2020. Five teens were later charged with capital murder in her death.
Bond denied for two suspects charged with capital murder in Neshoba County
Sheriff Clark said he will not release any further information about the investigation until the body is identified.
Natchez man arrested for killing his mother, father and kidnapping baby
The child was found unharmed and Prescott is now the Adams County Jail charged with two counts of murder.
Investigation into body found in Neshoba County pond continues
District Attorney Steven Kilgore said a case this big is uncommon for Neshoba County.
Missing/Endangered Child Alert issued for Scott County teenager
If anyone has information regarding the whereabouts of Bryce Thompson contact Scott County Sheriff Department at 601-938-1769.
Two Alcorn State students killed, 2 others injured in off-campus shooting
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation identified the two students who were killed as 22-year-old James Carr and 19-year-old Tahir Fitzhugh.