Capital murder charge filed in Meridian basement body discovery case
Lauderdale County Coroner Clayton Cobler says two garbage bags sealed with duct tape were found in the basement.
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Mississippi lawmakers starting to examine budget requests
They are not scheduled to hear from the DOC, where leaders have said for years that they need more money to increase the pay for prison guards.
Parents and nursing providers concerned about proposed Medicaid change
Mississippi’s Division of Medicaid is considering a reduction in the amount of payments it makes for services for families of special needs children.
Driver dies and 7 children are injured as school bus crashes
The Mississippi Highway Patrol tells local news outlets that the driver died in the Tuesday morning incident, with the bus ending on its side in a ditch.
All 8 Mississippi GOP statewide nominees campaign together
Second-term Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves is predicting Republicans will win all eight statewide offices in November.
Sheriff: 3 believed dead after SUV enters Mississippi River
Tunica County Sheriff K.C. Hamp tells WMC-TV that 29-year-old Symphony Wilson of Tunica dropped friends off at work Sunday at the Fitz Casino.
‘The entire department needs our prayers’: Deputy Brad Sullivan still fighting for life
That hope is what the friends and family -- both biological and blue -- of Deputy Brad Sullivan cling to.
Family in search of mystery woman WWII POW was planning to marry
His remains were identified thanks to DNA testing and were brought home Thursday.
Cheerleader with Down Syndrome inspires Biloxi Junior High students
Eight grade student Bailey Edwards has Down Syndrome but those who know her say it doesn’t stop her from stepping up to any challenge.
National group is providing free legal help for immigrants detained in ICE raids
Starting this week a national group of lawyers will provide legal help for immigrants detained in ICE raids in Mississippi.
Suspect identified in kidnapping, hostage incident that ended with deputy shot in head
Authorities say the caller said a man had been abducted and tied up inside a home in the 100 block of Lelias Drive.
WWII soldier's remains are returned home to Mississippi
Army Pfc. Harvey Andrew Nichols was a native of the small town of Braxton, near Jackson.
Suspect captured after Madison Co. deputy shot in head
The condition of the victim and suspect remains unknown at this time.
Two more cases of West Nile Virus reported in Mississippi
In 2018, Mississippi had 50 cases of West Nile Virus, but no deaths.
Two wanted for murder after man killed, another injured in shooting near Kosciusko elementary school
Police are searching for 30-year-old Stephen Adams and 30-year-old Ruben Bell, both from Kosciusko. They’re considered armed and dangerous.
Dem governor candidate Hood: Cut Mississippi grocery tax
Attorney General Jim Hood told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he wants to at least cut it in half and possibly eliminate it altogether.
Retailers can apply to sell Mississippi lottery tickets
The Mississippi Legislature created the Mississippi Lottery Corporation in October of 2018.
Dozens released after massive Mississippi immigration raids
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officials say 680 people were arrested in Wednesday's raids.
Mother of abused boy sentenced to 30 years in prison
News outlets report officials announced Thursday that 34-year-old Latasha Leonard was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Mayor says Walmart worker killed 2, hit officer
The chief said the suspect was in surgery after being taken to a hospital in neighboring Memphis, Tennessee.
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks withdraws from Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza
It is not clear if this is the reason the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks withdrew from the Wildlife Extravaganza.
Poll puts Reeves up front in GOP primary, predicts runoff with Waller
If the numbers hold true it's likely a runoff between Reeves and Waller will take place.
Silver Alert issued for Hinds County man
Atmon Hackett, Jr., 52, of Jackson, was last seen July 6 walking in the 2500 Block of North State Street in Hinds County around 2:43 a.m.
Bryant taps retired FBI agent to lead human services agency
Bryant announced Thursday that Christopher Freeze will succeed John Davis, who has led the state agency since 2016 and is retiring next week.