The state's governor, Phil Bryant, says on Twitter that he will join Jackson leaders "to stop this violence together or I will do so as Governor on my own."

Fitch began her law career as a Special Assistant Attorney General with the A.G.'s office.

MDOT is working with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

Thomas will serve as a down judge for the AFC divisional playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Chargers.

First responders were slowed in their response due to thick fog in the area, according to Chief Sullivan.

“Sen. Tollison’s election by his peers to this leadership position shows the deep respect senators have for him,” Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said.

News outlets report at least three workers were taken to the hospital.

The Diocese of Biloxi says Bishop Joseph Howze died Wednesday at 95.

Just days before the mother of four was found dead, she called deputies to her residence for help.

The lieutenant governor presides over the state Senate, appoints Senate committee leaders and has great influence over which bills become law.

Sixteen inmates died in MDOC custody in August 2018 alone, and Commissioner Pelicia Hall has said a majority of those were due to natural causes.

Guest replaced Greg Harper who retired this year.

Witnesses say he is telling a story of his family being attacked by several men, robbed at gunpoint and that they took his wallet.

Mississippi's next Governor will replace Governor Phil Bryant who has served to terms.

Flooding caused by heavy rains already leaving an estimated $5 million damages according to Mississippi Emergency Management Agency director Gregory Michel.

Mississippi's second-term Republican lieutenant governor is on track to enter the race for governor.

He says it will expand a system developed by his State Early Childhood Advisory Council and the Mississippi Department of Human Services.

Candidates file with the Mississippi Secretary of State's office.

The emergency was declared for Clarke, Covington, Forrest, Jasper, Jones, Lauderdale, Perry and Wayne counties.

The DeSoto National Forest covers 810 square miles (2,100 square kilometers) in 10 southern Mississippi counties.

The new design is being phased in during 2019, replacing one featured the guitar of blues legend B.B. King.

A federal receiver appointed to recover money for investors says the university has agreed to return $310,000 given to the foundation by Arthur Lamar Adams.

If convicted the man could face up to 180 years in prison. 

The group sued after S. Miss Correctional Institution in Leakesville began returning books, saying inmates were only allowed to receive religious books.

If the government shutdown continues, the state department health will still be able to provide assistance.