Ole Miss student government groups: Move Confederate statue
The groups say the statue undermines the university's mission to be inclusive.
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4 officers fired in Mississippi after man's death last month
The city said in a news release the investigation revealed violations of the officers' general orders, though it did not explain them.
Lawmakers unlikely to vote on private school money extension
House Education Committee Chairman Richard Bennett, a Long Beach Republican, said Monday that he was killing this year's Senate Bill 2675.
Real ‘Green Book’ locations found in Gulf Coast cities
Many of the places listed in the book no longer exist, or the names of the streets have changed.
New elementary school will get historic name in Oxford
The district plans to give away the bricks as keepsakes to graduates or others connected to the former Central High School.
Man shoots family’s puppy in head as 12-year-old girl calls for him
A young girl’s puppy allegedly crossed the street onto another homeowners’ property.
Field for Mississippi elections firms at qualifying deadline
Voters will also elect a new lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer.
Ole Miss players kneel in response to Confederacy rally
The Confederacy demonstration was led by out-of-state protesters a few hundred feet from the arena.
Natchez Trace Parkway temporary closure
Recent heavy rains have caused localized flooding, causing water to overtop the 20 Mile Creek Bridge and flood a section of the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Relative IDs relationship of hostages killed during standoff
Vicki Van says Nam Le was well liked by customers at a nail salon he owned, and "something must have triggered him."
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Tupelo wrongful death lawsuit
Ronnie Shumpert died in June of 2016 after he fled from a traffic stop.
US says Alabama woman who joined Islamic State can't return
He said on Wednesday in a statement that she "will not be admitted to the United States."
Off-duty officer stabbed, man killed in road rage fight
News outlets report the Memphis, Tennessee, police officer is in critical condition after the altercation Tuesday evening in Horn Lake.
Mississippi man released from jail after two mistrials
News outlets reported that Joshua Archie was released from the Madison County jail Tuesday afternoon after his family posted bond.
Work begins on $15.8M parking garage for children's hospital
The parking garage is supposed to be completed in summer 2020, while the Batson expansion is supposed to be finished in fall of that year.
Mississippi ACLU director runs for attorney general as Dem
The current attorney general, Democrat Jim Hood, is finishing his fourth term and is running for governor.
Trump sets limited disaster aid for 10 Mississippi counties
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says Friday that assistance to individuals and households is not included.
Black History Month Special: Honoring Soldiers of Color
Our Renae Skinner sits down with local veterans who served in the army, during the Vietnam war.
US judge orders remap of a Mississippi state Senate district
U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves ruled Wednesday in a lawsuit that challenges the composition of Senate District 22.
State senate passes bill banning abortion when heartbeat detected
Senate Bill 2116, which provides an exemption for cases of medical emergencies, heads to the House for consideration.
1 case of tuberculosis confirmed in Mississippi high school
A case of tuberculosis has been confirmed at a Mississippi high school.
Mississippi sues federal government over river flooding
The suit was filed Monday in the Court of Federal Claims by Mississippi officials on behalf of three southwestern school districts.
After vulgarities, college town bans bedsheet banners
City codes say banners must be made of material able to withstand the weather while remaining intact and suitable for public display.