Pearl River crested at 36.7′ in Jackson; MEMA and Governor Reeves give latest info
During the presser, Governor Reeves stated that the MS Dept. of Transportation has opened lanes on I-55 and Frontage Road at Daniel Lake Blvd.
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Mississippi delegation requests federal disaster declaration for January storm damage
The declaration would be for severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and 17 confirmed tornadoes from January 10-11.
Lawyer: Mississippi can't ignore feds' prison investigation
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the Mississippi prison system after a string of inmate deaths in recent months.
National Weather Service confirms multiple tornadoes during severe weather
Nine counties have submitted damage reports to MEMA. Those counties are Attala, Clarke, Holmes, Jasper, Lauderdale, Leake, Marion, Simpson, and Yazoo.
MDOC official disputes account of attempted suicide by inmate
In court papers Saturday, Austin wrote that he was inside Parchman to interview inmates Friday.
Inmate death reported at Marshall County Correctional Facility
An autopsy will be done to determine Duckworth's exact cause of death.
Mississippi man accused of faking own death arrested in Oklahoma
Investigators said Scott was accused of faking his own suicide in an attempt to avoid jail time for allegedly raping a teenage girl.
Former governor Phil Bryant to join consulting firm
Bryant also plans to remain active in local and national politics.
MDOC: Inmate collapses, dies at Kemper-Neshoba Regional Facility
CPR and AED shocks were given to Reaves.
Homes evacuated after train derailment in Petal
While the chemical does not pose an immediate threat, according to Hiatt, several homes in the area have been evacuated as a precaution.
Reeves maps out plan for improving Parchman conditions
Four other inmates have died at Parchman since the beginning of the new year.
Prayer for the Prisons rally happening Thursday at State Capitol
According to the flyer, this will be “a community-wide gathering of discussion, prayer, and call for action for the prison crisis in Mississippi.”
MDOC: Parchman inmate found dead by apparent suicide
The investigation into his death is ongoing. The cause and manner are pending confirmation of an autopsy.
Name released of one of the inmates killed in Parchman
The second victim's identification is pending notification of next of kin.
MDOC releases few details in killings of two Parchman inmates
MDOC said they are investigating further and will quickly release additional details as they become available.
Sunflower County Coroner confirms inmate death at Parchman prison
Parchman inmate, Gabriel Carmen, was found hanging Saturday night by officers.
$30 million in lottery profits to go to improving highways throughout state
The first $30 million in lottery earnings will go to pavement restoration projects.
Sheriff: Man shot postal worker in rural Mississippi
News outlets report the man accused of shooting the worker Thursday was shot by law enforcement.
Meridian police: Child, 9, critical after being shot by eight-year-old
According to Lieutenant Rita Jack, officers arrived in the 2100 block of 9th Avenue around 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Missing/Endangered Child Alert issued for four Jackson teens
The teenagers could possibly be with Arnotia R. Baker, 40. Baker is 5'4 and weighs 165 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.
Governor Bryant working with officials to ‘restore order and control’ at Parchman
Five inmates were killed in state prisons just last week, with three of the murders taking places at Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman.
MDOC chief of staff resigning
Pelecia Hall announced her resignation Tuesday.
3 children were shot in Jackson on New Year’s Eve; 1 is in critical condition
A 13-year-old girl and a 1-year-old boy were shot inside of a vehicle on Medgar Evers Boulevard Tuesday morning.
Report: Waits spike at Mississippi driver’s license stations
The agency should look to neighboring states for inspiration on how to improve its driver’s licenses services, according to the report.
State auditor’s findings show MBN executive director to repay $30K to taxpayers
The improper payments identified in the audit came, in part, in the form of compensatory time buybacks.