Former epidemiologist named new Mississippi health officer
It's a job he has held on an interim basis since Dr. Mary Currier retired Oct. 31.
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Mississippi man charged with killing wife in nursing home
Officers responded to a call at the Woodlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and found 70-year-old Rebecca Ballenger dead.
Mississippi couple now charged with abuse in child's death
The child's death was determined to be caused by asphyxiation.
Off-duty police officer accused of sexually assaulting woman
Police say the woman told officers she went to the bathroom and was assaulted.
Survey: Mississippi jail inmates fall, but many stay long
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.
PRESS RELEASE: Jonestown Mayor arrested on 5 counts of embezzlement
If convicted, Lester faces up to 20 years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines on each count.
Bryant pledges support for cutting criminal punishments
Mississippi lawmakers could also be asked to set up a statewide public defender system to improve legal representation for people accused of crimes.
Mississippi Economic Council Tours The State
Infrastructure also plays a crucial role in creating jobs.
Absentee voting deadline approaching
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says more than 21,000 absentee ballots have been requested.
5 car chain reaction crash kills 3
The Mississippi Highway Patrol says it happened on Interstate 59 southbound, near mile marker 39 in Pearl River County.
Gov. Bryant wants to appeal ruling on abortion ban
The law passed in this year's legislative term, is considered to be one of the most restrictive in the U.S.
MHP stepping up patrols for Thanksgiving holiday
Last year MHP investigated 163 crashes with 5 fatalities.
Study of extracts from marijuana & seizures in children moving ahead in Mississippi
In 2014, legislators made an exception in the state law that forbids possession of pot, to allow the study.
Trial set for man accused of killing 8 in Lincoln County
Godbolt is accused of killing a Lincoln County sheriff deputy, his mother-in-law and 6 others in May of 2017.
Police search for missing Rankin County girl
Anyone with information should call Brandon Police. That number is 601-825-7225.
Prospective MSMS Students get the Lay of the Land
Preview Day brings the academic cream of the crop to Columbus
