Attorney: Controversial Gun Proposal Wouldn't Work Here
If their weapon is used to commit murder, with existing laws there's little to nothing a prosecutor could do.
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Mississippi cuts math teacher test score, citing shortage
The state Board of Education voted to approve the change Thursday. It takes effect immediately.
Mississippi auditor says town misspent seized drug money
The Rankin County town's government has been the focus of a power struggle between Mayor Ryshonda Beechem and aldermen.
Mississippi job numbers fall slightly from record levels
April's U.S. unemployment rate fell to 3.9% from 4.1% in March. The U.S. Labor Department released figures Friday, adjusted to cancel out seasonal changes.
Mississippi hopes to play its cards right after sports betting legalization
"Every game that is being played and bet on right now, they're being bet on in Las Vegas, they're being bet on illegally. So what's the difference?"
Mississippi police officer dies after 1-vehicle crash
It appears the officer lost control of his vehicle, left the road and hit a tree and caught fire.
Barge sinks after hit on Mississippi River bridge
The barges don't contain hazardous material. The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating.
Surgeon general: Most in US think opioid abuse is not local
Adams took part in a panel discussion about opioids Thursday at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.
Mississippi universities want more courses for new students
The changes would take effect for students entering in fall 2022. Trustees must vote later on final approval for the change.
Trustees give final approval to university tuition increases
Most students pay less than the sticker price, but costs continue rising faster than incomes. Sixty percent of Mississippi students graduate with debt.
Police officer placed on leave after teen's brutality claim
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba says he spoke with the victim's father and is deeply troubled.
7 governors sign letter backing Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Earlier this month, 18 U.S. House Republicans formally nominated Trump, who's preparing for a historic summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
Emergency director says alcohol and PTSD led to resignation
A colonel in the military, the former director served in Germany, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iraq.
After 22 years, stolen car doesn't get away from fisherman
Ross Barnett Reservoir Police say a fisherman on Friday alerted them after seeing an unusual image on sonar usually used to find fish.
Utility rate increase possible for Mississippi Power customers
Mississippi Power says the general rate increase will allow it to rebuild its credit rating.
Mississippi Grad defies odds, walks across stage
Many parents dream of the day when their child walks across the stage and receives that college diploma. But it almost didn't happen for one Mississippi Student.
Man convicted in Meridian 1980s rape cases dies in prison
The Mississippi Department of Corrections says 65-year-old Larry Fisher died Thursday at the hospital at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman.
Some people to be removed from Mississippi sex offender list
U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves signed the partial settlement order Thursday.
Missing teen home, 'no sign' of teacher accused of sex crime
Hattiesburg police spokesman Ryan Moore didn't provide further information about O'Neal's disappearance or where he may have been.
New license plate unveiled for the Magnolia State
These license plates will be available in January 2019.
Army National Guard uses Mississippi port for the first time
Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says more than 40 local contractors from Mississippi were hired.
Officer shoots suspect at Mississippi gas station
The condition of the injured man is currently unknown. No identities have been released.
Mississippi National Guardsmen deploying to US-Mexico border
A send-off ceremony will be conducted for the soldiers Friday at the Tupelo Army Aviation Support Facility.
Family says intruder shot Mississippi teen to death in bed
Leflore County Coroner Debra Sanders says the victim was shot at least twice. An autopsy is pending.
Missing Mississippi woman, 30, found dead in Florida
Suwannee County investigators don't suspect foul play. An autopsy will be completed to determine cause of death.