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.
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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.
Mississippi case pushes to restore felons’ voting rights
Former convicted felons affected by the state’s laws are pushing to have their voting rights restored.
Teen indicted in May slaying of Biloxi police officer
News outlets report no date has been set for Atkinson's arraignment. Atkinson could face a death sentence if convicted.
State Auditor’s report reveals Mississippi’s school spending habits
“Money was going at an increasing rate to administrative costs at a faster clip than it was going inside the classroom,” explained White.
Voting suit challenges Mississippi law on citizenship proof
The lawsuit was filed Monday by the Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance.
Watson: Mississippi should change multipart election system
Republican Michael Watson tells the Clarion Ledger he will ask legislators to consider the change. Voters also would have to approve it.
Report: Mississippi ranks in the top 10 states where you are most likely to hit a deer
“As it gets cooler the deer start moving more. The cold weather is going to mean more deer hits,” said Leon Hemphill of Capitol Body Shops.
Neshoba County man still missing
Houston was last seen leaving his apartment complex around 10 p.m. Oct. 23. No one has heard from him since.
Pence campaigning for GOP governor nominee in Mississippi
President Donald Trump campaigned for Reeves on Friday at a rally in the northeastern Mississippi city of Tupelo.
Pharmacy owner sentenced for role in health care fraud scheme
TRICARE and other health benefit programs reimbursed more than $243 million in fraudulent claims as a result of the scheme.
Kingston Frazier’s autopsy reveals the 6-year-old was shot 4 times
Taking the stand today were investigators who worked on this case.
Veterans' nursing home to be built near Mississippi coast
The 100-bed facility will be in the Tradition development north of Gulfport.
Pence appearing in Mississippi on election eve
Katie Waldman confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday that Pence will speak at a Tate Reeves rally on the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Nov. 4.
AG Jim Hood plans to file lawsuit on behalf of state over Bonnet Carré Spillway
Hood stated he has filed several requests before but decided to wait to file a lawsuit until after Congress took action.
New poll puts Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves ahead in Governor race
The poll comes just days before the President is scheduled to campaign in Tupelo on behalf of Tate Reeves.