Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says more than 40 local contractors from Mississippi were hired.

The condition of the injured man is currently unknown. No identities have been released.

A send-off ceremony will be conducted for the soldiers Friday at the Tupelo Army Aviation Support Facility.

Leflore County Coroner Debra Sanders says the victim was shot at least twice. An autopsy is pending.

Suwannee County investigators don't suspect foul play. An autopsy will be completed to determine cause of death.

Police haven't identified a suspect. The men are the 34th and 35th to die in homicides this year in Jackson.

Flaggs says Monday that after prayer and meditation, he doesn't feel the pull to run a statewide campaign.

Although prosecutors say "well in excess" of $100 million was invested, it's unclear how much of that was lost.

Bryant has said he will call lawmakers into special session if they can agree on a funding plan.

A judge says jurors will probably have to be chosen from another part of the state for his trial, but no date has been set.

Following four homicides last weekend, Jackson Police Chief Anthony Moore told press Wednesday that April was the deadliest month of the year.

From the Atlantic, across the Great Plains and on to the Pacific, the way we cook, present and eat our food differs greatly.

Insurance for Mississippi public and school employees, covered by a Blue Cross-administered plan, won't be affected.

The boys are 6 and 7 years old.

Hood is in his fourth term as the state's top legal officer, and he is the last Democrat remaining in statewide office.

16-year-old Oscar O'Neal II was last seen at his home early Monday and was reported missing around 7 a.m.

Reportedly, the suspects intended to rob the victim.

Because of the missed deadline, Hosemann says those four voters will have two extra days - until June 7 - to return their marked ballots.

Bryant says the lottery revenue could be put in the general fund.

Of a $3 million grant issued in 2005, Viking and Middleby eventually repaid $2.51 million.

A flash of feathers was the only warning Mississippi hunter Al Porter had as the two barred owls silently dug their claws into his head and back.

Jackson's water system is running low on money and could be unable to pay debts.

Sherman registered as a Republican there for 16 years and voted in 2012 and 2016 Republican presidential primaries.