Prosecutors: Mississippi man stole more than $100M in scheme
The criminal charge says the 58-year-old Jackson resident defrauded more than 250 investors in at least 14 states.
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GOP Rep. Mark Baker running for Mississippi attorney general
Hood is in his fourth term as the state's top legal officer, and he is the last Democrat remaining in statewide office.
Missing teenager may be with teacher accused of sex crime
16-year-old Oscar O'Neal II was last seen at his home early Monday and was reported missing around 7 a.m.
Police search for third suspect in Mississippi shooting
Reportedly, the suspects intended to rob the victim.
1 Mississippi county late for overseas absentee ballots
Because of the missed deadline, Hosemann says those four voters will have two extra days - until June 7 - to return their marked ballots.
Lottery could be back on the docket for possible special session
Bryant says the lottery revenue could be put in the general fund.
Auditor details job shortfalls by company Mississippi aided
Of a $3 million grant issued in 2005, Viking and Middleby eventually repaid $2.51 million.
Owls attack Mississippi hunter prowling for turkeys
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 leaders try again to fix water billing problems
Jackson's water system is running low on money and could be unable to pay debts.
Document: Democratic candidate was Republican in California
Sherman registered as a Republican there for 16 years and voted in 2012 and 2016 Republican presidential primaries.
Endangered/Missing Child Alert cancelled for Oak Grove child
The subject of that alert has been located and is safe.
Mississippi senator incorrectly says she has Trump support
But, Trump and Pence have not endorsed Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith - or anyone - in the special election.
Mississippi dedicates marker to beach integration protests
The state is erecting markers to Civil Rights sites across Mississippi as part of its Freedom Trail.
Mississippi OKs $25 million in bonds for bridge improvements
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant, Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood and Republican Treasurer Lynn Fitch make up the state Bond Commission.
Holly Springs buys more surveillance after dip in crime
Operating at all hours, the cameras can swivel and zoom in to get detailed views of activity and can operate in low light.
5 candidates now in special US Senate race in Mississippi
Candidates run without party labels in the Nov. 6 special election. A runoff is Nov. 27.
Mississippi ex-felons oppose merger of 2 voting rights cases
A former convict must get permission from two-thirds of the Legislature and the governor to regain voting rights.
President Trump Appoints MSU President to Food and Agriculture Board
The university said the White House announced the appointment this week.
Commencement Speaker Chosen for MSU Graduation
Approximately 3,200 students will receive degrees during May 3 and May 4 ceremonies at Humphrey Coliseum.
Inmates sent to state prisons as Mississippi sheriffs squawk
The head of the Mississippi Sheriffs' Association says the move hurts counties because sheriffs depend on state revenue to pay for jails.
Mississippi governor steered data firm to university
The university denies receiving or analyzing data from Big Data Dolphins or Cambridge Analytica.
Mississippi hits historic lows and highs in latest jobs reports
The state set a new record for the number of non-farm jobs.
Polling numbers released, previewing potential senate races
The special election for Senator Thad Cochran's seat will be held November 6th.
A glance at Mississippi universities' total fees and tuition
Every university's tuition would rise at least 2%.
Mississippi sending election reminders to military members
Mississippi has elections this year for U.S. House and Senate and some judicial seats.