The Natchez Democrat reports Jessica Crawford with The Archaeological Conservancy wrote to Adams County Board of Supervisors attorney Scott Slover last week.

Waller is stepping down January 31.

She says she's nervous but believes her teaching background will serve her well in the new post.

The new judge is replacing Chief Justice William L. (Bill) Wallter, Jr. of District 1, postion 1, who is retiring at the end of January.

Republican Sen. Buck Clarke of Hollandale announced his candidacy Wednesday.

News outlets reported that Jeffrey Havard was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Attorney General Jim Hood filed a notice of appeal Monday in support of a Mississippi law that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks.

Vicksburg Police Lt. Johnnie Edwards says he was searching for Palmer and noticed the dogs gathered at the ravine.

The Forestry Commission works to protect and manage forests, fight wildfires and track forest resources.

Clarksdale police tell WHBQ-TV that 31-year-old Kevin Robinson was shot at a "known drug house" that's been the subject of previous police activity.

The man convicted of aggravated identity theft is not a military veteran, but was a long-time patient at a VA Medical Center in Jackson.

Acting Natchez Fire Chief Ventris Green says the fire was reported around 8 p.m. and firefighters responded to find the trailer engulfed in flames.

Authorities say the deputy fired several times into the oncoming car and Paramo-Boyso was later arrested.

It's a job he has held on an interim basis since Dr. Mary Currier retired Oct. 31.

The child's death was determined to be caused by asphyxiation.

Police say the woman told officers she went to the bathroom and was assaulted.

Reviews of inmates required by the state Supreme Court appear to be driving down the number of people in jail in at least some counties.

Mississippi lawmakers could also be asked to set up a statewide public defender system to improve legal representation for people accused of crimes.