Fire damages tiny town's only convenience store, post office
A Washington County supervisor says he is working with leaders in Arcola to find a suitable site for a temporary post office.
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Man charged with possessing the guns police returned to him
Pascagoula police aren't commenting, but Cooper says authorities should have been aware of the previous commitment.
Rapper Boosie beefs with Biloxi Black Beach Weekend, calls for boycott
The event's organizers responded with a post, since deleted, saying it won't play Boosie's music at any "official events."
Cindy Hyde-Smith Sworn Into U.S. Senate
She will serve in the seat until the November 6th special election.
Local Legislator Home After Health Scare
State Representative recuperating from stroke scare.
Cindy Hyde-Smith sworn in as Mississippi's first female senator
A special election for the seat is scheduled in November.
Salmonella in chicken salad kills 1, sickens 265 in 8 states
Other states included Indiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Inmates: Conditions at prison unconstitutional
Inmates have testified to U.S. District Judge William Barbour Jr. that they live in poor conditions with inadequate health care.
New Tariff Could Mean Trouble For Local Farmers
The additional tariffs total around $50 billion, and if they do go into effect it could mean trouble.
Espy officially announces run for Mississippi US Senate seat
Besides Hyde-Smith and Espy, Republican state Sen. Chris McDaniel and Democratic Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton are also running.
Mississippi governor backs sending National Guard to border
As of Friday afternoon, Patterson says the state hasn't received orders to send troops to the border.
Mississippi court: Woman has parent rights in same-sex split
A total of eight justices, citing different reasons, found the original ruling flawed.
Republican Taggart not running in Mississippi US Senate race
Cochran retired Sunday, citing poor health.
Navy adds $57 million to pay for repair of damaged destroyer
Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer has said it could cost $600 million combined to repair the Fitzgerald and the USS John S. McCain.
Teen charged with manslaughter in sister's shooting death
Meridian Police Chief Benny Dubose says the teen was negligent in handling a firearm, resulting in the shooting.
Mississippi prison investigates deaths of 2 inmates
Authorities don't believe there is a connection between the two cases.
Mississippi Bank Completes Purchase Of Florida Bank For $32M
After both deals, The First has $2.4 billion in assets, with 63 offices in Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida.
Minister arrested on charges of having sex with girls
The suspect allegedly made contact with the girls between January and March.
Incoming Mississippi U.S. Senator Faces Livestock Lawsuit
A December trial is set in Lincoln County Circuit Court.
3 Men Arrested In Shooting At Hattiesburg Apartment
Officers arrived and entered the apartment when they heard screams coming from inside.
US Judge Extends Temporary Block On 15-Week Abortion Ban
U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves issued a temporary restraining order March 20 to block the law for 10 days.
Mississippi Lawmakers End 2018 Session
The House and the Senate adjourned the three-month session Wednesday.
Career-Technical Tuition Aid Falters Over Money Issues
About 30 Mississippi counties already guarantee free community college tuition.
Lawsuit: Mississippi 'Harsh' In Denying Ex-Con Voting Rights
The suit seeks automatic restoration of voting rights once a person completes a sentence for a disenfranchising crime.