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The number of presumed positive coronavirus cases in Mississippi continues to rise.
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After she was crowned homecoming queen, Nyla Covington instead gave her crown to a classmate whose mother died that morning due to cancer.
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The Kemper County Sheriff’s Department has new information on the search for 79-year-old Molly Ruth Netherland.
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The family of a missing woman is offering a $12,500 reward to anyone who has information that leads to her discovery.
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A federal appeals court is hearing arguments in a lawsuit seeking to overturn Mississippi’s ban on voting rights for people convicted of some felonies.
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The governors are requesting a meeting within the next 15 days.
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The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Dec. 1 in a case that threatens to overturn the decades-old abortion protections established under Roe v. Wade.
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Two men found the car in Byram, Mississippi, with a “free car” sign on it and the key inside.
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According to Copiah County Sheriff Byron Swilley, a body was found inside the trunk of a vehicle in Copiah County.
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Video from a Ring camera shows the suspect getting assaulted as he walks out of a home in Jackson, Mississippi.
U.S Marshals Service is looking into an incident involving a member of their task force.
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72 unborn babies as a result of the pandemic.
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An Endangered/Missing Child Alert has been canceled for a 1-year-old boy in Tippah County.
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Smashmouth, Ginuwine, Riley Green, and Mississippi Mass Choir are among this year's performers at the state fair.
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Strong words from the board charged with holding doctors accountable in Mississippi: if you put out misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine, your license could be in jeopardy.
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The family of a missing Itawamba man whose remains were found this week says they are caught between memories and questions.
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In August of 2017, Benjamin Dagley of Wooster, Ohio, drilled holes into tanks of dangerous chemicals, including hydrochloric acid, sending one person to the hospital. He is now sought in connection with an assault on a reporter in Mississippi this week.
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It seems the Mississippi River was no match for Hurricane Ida, with the Category 4 storm at one point causing the river to reverse course.
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Officials urge residents to practice caution, stay safe in wake of storm.
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Any expenses accrued by the state and specific counties in preparation for Ida are now eligible for federal reimbursement.
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The storm made landfall Sunday as a Category 4 hurricane but has since weakened below hurricane status.
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As Hurricane Ida continues to strengthen and head towards the Gulf Coast, many schools have decided to close on Monday, August 30.
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Police are investigating a deadly triple shooting where a child bystander was killed after suffering a gunshot wound to the head from a stray bullet.
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Retailers across the state are waiving the sales tax on firearms, ammunition, bows, and archery supplies.
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The man charged with killing former Ole Miss student Ally Kostial will plead guilty to first-degree murder.
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COVID testing center reopening at Trustmark Park.
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Police are investigating a deadly shooting involving a FedEx driver who was sitting in his truck.
JPD got the call around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday on Booker T. Washington Street.
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On Wednesday, there were only 6 open ICU beds in the state of Mississippi.
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This update comes one day after UMMC announced there are only six ICU beds available in the entire state.
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Two people are dead after a plane crashed in the northeastern portion of Oktibbeha County.
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The hospital will answer questions about the delta variant of COVID-19 and the medical center's response.
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Mississippi native Brittney Reese took home silver in the women’s long jump final at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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Look back at some of the top moments from the Opening Ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, including acts showcasing Japanese culture, the Parade of Nations and more.
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Teammates praise basketball star Sue Bird and reflect on the point guard’s legendary status as the Olympian chases an unprecedented fifth gold medal with Team USA.
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Police say Monet Shields, 31, of Memphis, Tennessee is behind bars.
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Two new draw-style games, a series of high jackpots, and an expanding array of scratch-off tickets are among the sources of revenue.
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On Monday, Gov. Tate Reeves commented on the White House pressuring social media platforms to censor information they deem “problematic” or “misinformation.”
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“Human traffickers should think twice before stepping foot into Mississippi,” said Governor Tate Reeves.
The number of presumed positive coronavirus cases in Mississippi continues to rise.
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Agents determined that she received over 146 prescriptions of Ambien, each containing 30 dosage units of 10 milligrams, over the last three years.
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Will Bednar of Mississippi State and Gunnar Hoglund of Ole Miss were drafted in the first round of this year’s MLB Draft.
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The Mississippi Highway Patrol will beef up saturation patrols to combat speeding and reckless driving.
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The Mississippi Supreme Court has decided not to hold a rehearing on Initiative 65, an initiate they overturned in May.
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A dog from Tupelo, Mississippi won Best of Breed in Sunday’s Westminster Dog Show.
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Both suspects were denied bond and are being held in Holmes Co.
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The driver remained on the scene and cooperated with law enforcement, officials say.
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A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to kidnap a jogger in Natchez.
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Reeves says it makes sense for the United States Supreme Court to review ‘Roe versus Wade,’ the 1973 decision that legalized abortion.
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The news was confirmed by Canton Police Chief, Otha Brown, Thursday evening.