MSDH reports two more COVID-19 related deaths in the state
Deaths have also been reported in Hancock, Holmes and Webster counties.
State News
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.
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.
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.