New Law Carries Harsher Penalty In Animal Abuse Cases
The law would go in into effect immediately.
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Casinos Now Require Face Coverings
The change takes effect Friday night.
Mississippi Lawmaker Tests Positive For COVID-19
The representative from Hinds County was diagnosed this week..
Community holds vigil for late Simpson County deputy James Blair
The vigil held at Simpson Central School, where Blair was a long time school resource officer.
Deputy shot, killed in Simpson County; manhunt underway
Law enforcement from multiple agencies have set up a perimeter around the area of Highway 13 and Highway 49 searching for the suspect.
Judge nominated as Mississippi public safety commissioner
Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Sean Tindell of Gulfport is in line to become the new public safety commissioner in Mississippi.
Gov. Reeves responds after reading name ‘Harry Azcrac’ during graduation shout-outs
While reading out the names of graduating seniors, one name slipped through the cracks, literally.
First pediatric flu death of 2020 reported
MSDH said the child did not test positive for COVID-19.
Mississippi Gaming Commission: Casinos will be allowed to reopen soon
The commission has not released any guidelines the casinos will have to follow in order to open their doors.
Gov. Reeves issues additional social distancing guidelines for seven counties
The seven counties have been identified as localized regions at a higher risk for transmission.
Oxford Hotel Robbed Saturday Night
Suspects hit Jackson Avenue business around 9:30 PM
Shrimp season partially closes in Mississippi, Alabama
The closure took effect just after midnight. But in other areas the shrimping season continues.
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.