FEMA Opening 2 Disaster Recovery Centers in Mississippi
Two disaster recovery centers are opening in Mississippi to help people affected by storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that happened in February and March.
Mississippi Businessman Indicted in Massive Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors say a Mississippi businessman has been indicted in one of the nation's largest health care fraud investigations.
Mississippi Confirms Its 1st Death Connected to Vaping
The Mississippi State Department of Health is confirming Mississippi's first death related to vaping.
Whistleblower Complaint Says Trump Abused Power
A secret whistleblower complaint at the center of an impeachment inquiry alleges that President Donald Trump abused the power of his office to "solicit interference from a foreign country" in next year's U.S. election. The White House then tried to "lock down" the information to cover it up, the complaint says.
Emmett Till Cousin on Inquiry: 'What is the Holdup?'
The government is still investigating the brutal slaying of Emmett Till, a black teenager whose death helped spur the civil rights movement more than 60 years ago.
Memo: Trump Prodded Ukraine Leader on Biden Claims
President Donald Trump repeatedly prodded Ukraine's new leader to work with Rudy Giuliani and the U.S. attorney general to investigate Democratic political rival Joe Biden, according to a rough transcript summarizing the call released Wednesday.
Pelosi Expected to Announce Impeachment Probe into Trump
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to announce a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump late Tuesday, acquiescing to mounting pressure from Democratic lawmakers following reports that Trump may have sought a foreign government's help in his reelection bid.
Mississippi Man Tried 6 Times for Murder Moved to Local Jail
A Mississippi man tried six times for murder is back in a local jail, awaiting a possible seventh trial.
Mississippi First Lady Deborah Bryant Meets with Children at Pediatric Center
Monday was far from routine for the kids at the Pediatric Center of McComb, where the story time included a reading by Mississippi First Lady Deborah Bryant.
Election Do-Over Set in Part of Mississippi Senate District
A special election will be Nov. 5 in part of a Mississippi Senate district—the same day as the general election for other offices. A Republican committee certified Biloxi City Councilwoman Dixie Newman as a one-vote winner over state Rep. Scott DeLano for the open seat.
Analysis: Candidates Spin Numbers on Government Employment
Mississippi has about 3,900 fewer state government employees now than it did five years ago, and the employees' average salary has increased by about $3,700.
Mississippi Sheriff Sets Policies Amid Racial Profiling Suit
A county in south Mississippi has settled a racial profiling lawsuit and its sheriff's department is setting new policies that limit officers' use of race or national origin as a reason to stop and question people, attorneys say.
Hood Calls for Preschool, Teacher Pay, Higher K-12 Spending
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jim Hood on Tuesday detailed an ambitious education program which, if fully implemented, would bring the biggest increase in Mississippi education spending in more than a decade.
Mississippi Governor Candidates Agree on 1 Debate Date
Second-term Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and fourth-term Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood say they have accepted multiple invitations for televised debates, but have agreed on only one date—Oct. 10 at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.
Mississippi Officials Find Spiked CBD Sold in the State
Concerned about illegal drugs, Mississippi authorities took an interest in vape shops and gas stations selling products including the cannabis extract CBD.