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Viral ice cream video prompts warnings about social media challenges
Fifteen minutes of fame may cost you more harm than you think, and investigators are now warning the public about taking risks with such challenges.
Delta backwater flooding not draining out
There are signs this week that the flooding in the south Mississippi Delta could last even longer.
Law enforcement continue to search for escaped inmates
MDOC and local, state and federal law enforcement are searching the area of Pearson Road and 468 for Jonathan Blankenship and Christopher High.
New Madrid Fault could create a sizable earthquake, Mississippi could be affected
Scientists have said the risk of another earthquake on the New Madrid fault of the same size is 7 – 10 percent over the next 50 years.
All South Mississippi beaches now under algae-related water warnings
The entire shoreline of the Mississippi Gulf Coast is now under the same water warning tied to the blue-green algae bloom.
Police seek 2 escaped inmates near Mississippi prison
Blankenship and High were found missing Friday from Central Mississippi Correctional Facility.
Why an accurate count on the 2020 Census matters
It turns out that it impacts more about the community where you live than you might realize.
New leader elected for Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
The results are not yet official, there are still absentees to be counted.
School supplies now included in Miss. tax-free weekend
Since the sales tax holiday passed in 2009, clothing and footwear were the only items included in tax-free weekend.
Silver Alert issued for Gulfport man
Allen Turner, 68, of Gulfport was last seen June 10, walking in the 1800 block of Campbell Circle in Harrison County.
Federal lawsuit filed challenging Mississippi’s meat alternative labeling
Labels use terms like “bacon”, “burgers” or “chorizo," but they often also show that it’s 100% vegan.
MBCI runoff election numbers coming in
Our statewide news partner WTOK reports former tribal council member and businessman Cyrus Ben defeated incumbent Phyliss J. Anderson by a wide margin.
A blue-green algae forces Mississippi beaches to close
Four beaches in Hancock County and five in Harrison County are closed.
Shrimp season opens with disappointing results
Unfortunately for local shrimpers, the deck is stacked against them.
Brookhaven Police scour community for leads on 7-year-old’s death
The 7-year-old died while sitting at home playing video games; bullets flying Wednesday right before the shooter drove off.
Competition week for Miss Mississippi 2019 begins in Vicksburg
There were many changes last year for Miss America and this year there are changes at the state level.
DPS: Gangster Disciples have called for deaths of police officers
According to DPS, Webber's father made the threat against law enforcement Wednesday night, calling for retaliation for the death of his son.
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith writes letter to President requesting temporary pumps to alleviate flooding
Her letter to the President makes note that the feds directed the Corps of Engineers to do the same thing in previously situations.
Testimony over Mississippi's mental health system continues
The witnesses are testifying this week as part of the federal government's suit arguing Mississippi violates federal law.
July 2 runoff set in Mississippi Choctaw chief's race
A runoff election to become chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is set for July 2.
Study on Mississippi life expectancy following national decline
U.S. life expectancy declined nationally for the third consecutive year in 2018, but the causes differ from state to state.
New charity registration requirements coming to protect consumers
Failure to register and/or calling consumers on the No Call List could result in the Public Service Commission issuing fines of up to $10,000 per violation.
MBI issues alert for missing teen
Makalah Brooks, 13, was last seen Friday morning in the 7000 Block of Broken Hickory Drive in Walls, Mississippi.
Victims identified in Highway 45 fatal crash
The accident happened about three miles north of the Lauderdale County line.