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.

Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says more than 21,000 absentee ballots have been requested.

The Mississippi Highway Patrol says it happened on Interstate 59 southbound, near mile marker 39 in Pearl River County.

The law passed in this year's legislative term, is considered to be one of the most restrictive in the U.S.

Last year MHP investigated 163 crashes with 5 fatalities.