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.
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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.
MBI issues Silver Alert for Rankin County man
McGowan's family said he suffers from a medical condition that could impair his judgement.
Inmate escapes work detail in Perry County
MDOC says he's non-violent offender but you're asked to not approach him.
Man wanted in woman's death killed in shootout with police
A Mississippi man wanted in a woman's death has been killed in a shootout with officers trying to arrest him.
Two dead after train hits truck in Lauderdale County
Lauderdale County Sheriff Billy Sollie says it happened at the intersection of Arundel Road and Highway 11 South.
Endangered/Missing Child Alert issued for Greenville teen
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered/missing child alert for a Greenville teenager.
MBI issues Silver Alert for Forrest County man
Terry Wayne Dearman is believed to be traveling with a white female in a black 2004 GMC Envoy.
Sheriff: Mississippi candidate fatally shoots wife and self
The couple lived in nearby Benton County.
Mississippi primary election laws: What you need to know
You have lots of choices for the statewide primaries.