State News
Ole Miss players kneel in response to Confederacy rally
The Confederacy demonstration was led by out-of-state protesters a few hundred feet from the arena.
Natchez Trace Parkway temporary closure
Recent heavy rains have caused localized flooding, causing water to overtop the 20 Mile Creek Bridge and flood a section of the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Relative IDs relationship of hostages killed during standoff
Vicki Van says Nam Le was well liked by customers at a nail salon he owned, and "something must have triggered him."
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Tupelo wrongful death lawsuit
Ronnie Shumpert died in June of 2016 after he fled from a traffic stop.
US says Alabama woman who joined Islamic State can't return
He said on Wednesday in a statement that she "will not be admitted to the United States."
Off-duty officer stabbed, man killed in road rage fight
News outlets report the Memphis, Tennessee, police officer is in critical condition after the altercation Tuesday evening in Horn Lake.
Mississippi man released from jail after two mistrials
News outlets reported that Joshua Archie was released from the Madison County jail Tuesday afternoon after his family posted bond.
Work begins on $15.8M parking garage for children's hospital
The parking garage is supposed to be completed in summer 2020, while the Batson expansion is supposed to be finished in fall of that year.
Mississippi ACLU director runs for attorney general as Dem
The current attorney general, Democrat Jim Hood, is finishing his fourth term and is running for governor.
Trump sets limited disaster aid for 10 Mississippi counties
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says Friday that assistance to individuals and households is not included.
Black History Month Special: Honoring Soldiers of Color
Our Renae Skinner sits down with local veterans who served in the army, during the Vietnam war.
US judge orders remap of a Mississippi state Senate district
U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves ruled Wednesday in a lawsuit that challenges the composition of Senate District 22.
State senate passes bill banning abortion when heartbeat detected
Senate Bill 2116, which provides an exemption for cases of medical emergencies, heads to the House for consideration.
1 case of tuberculosis confirmed in Mississippi high school
A case of tuberculosis has been confirmed at a Mississippi high school.
Mississippi sues federal government over river flooding
The suit was filed Monday in the Court of Federal Claims by Mississippi officials on behalf of three southwestern school districts.
After vulgarities, college town bans bedsheet banners
City codes say banners must be made of material able to withstand the weather while remaining intact and suitable for public display.
Band director's firing reversed, suspended instead
The performance came just days after two Brookhaven police officers were killed.
House seeks college graduate tax breaks, but could be costly
College or professional school graduates could sign up to get state income tax payments back, if they stayed in Mississippi for five years.
Bill would allow the sale of personal property in towed cars
The bill also would remove the five day waiting period for property owners to have vehicles towed.
Officers seize $1 million in cocaine in Mississippi
News outlets reported that a Rankin County deputy made the stop in Interstate-20 on Saturday afternoon.
Jackson County man may have faked own death, hiding in Colorado
Deputy U.S. Marshals say evidence shows Scott faked his own death in Alabama.
Casino resort launching sports betting app
Per gaming regulations, you have to be on site at the casino to place bets through the app.
State House committee working on bill to raise teacher pay
The House Education Committee passed House Bill 1349.
House Education Committee passes school shooting bill
The House Education Committee, on Thursday, passed House Bill 1283, sending it to the full House for more consideration.