Mississippi

US November 28

Four dolphins found dead on Mississippi's Petit Bois Island in 'very unusual event'

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) reported on Facebook that four dolphins were discovered stranded on the beach over the weekend.

Politics November 27

Mississippi runoff election for state Supreme Court justice is too close to call

A runoff election in the state Supreme Court in Mississippi race is too close to call, with State Sen. Jenifer Branning and Justice Jim Kitchens neck and neck as of Wednesday morning.

Mississippi November 26

Mississippi asks for execution date of man convicted in 1993 killing, lawyers plan to appeal case to SCOTUS

Mississippi's attorney general is requesting an execution date for a death row inmate, but the man's lawyer says he plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mississippi November 24

Mississippi teacher fired after allegedly feeding students dog treats mistaken for beef jerky

A now-former teacher at Mississippi's Calhoun City High School allegedly fed at least eight of her students dog treats after mistaking them for beef jerky.

Elections November 20

Top 10 states where Trump outperformed in 2024

President-elect Trump flipped six key swing states in his historic win this month, but his gains were nationwide, and some of his biggest were in areas that may surprise you.

Politics November 8

Capital city Democratic mayor, prosecutor indicted in undercover bribery sting

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens II and a city councilman were indicted this week on bribery charges.

Media October 29

News anchor dropped after social media post telling Trump-haters supporting Harris: 'Stay home, don’t vote'

After posting numerous videos of political commentary in the last few months, WLOX anchor David “Dave" Elliott claimed he has been fired by his network.

Mississippi October 23

Mississippi teen killer's defense advocates for new trial because she was in horse ‘therapy,' hearing voices

The defense attorney for Carly Gregg said the 15-year-old deserves a new trial because she was previously treated for hearing voices using horse therapy.

Mississippi October 20

Shooting at Mississippi trail ride leaves 3 dead, 8 wounded: sheriff

Three people were killed and eight others were wounded in a shooting at a trail ride party in Holmes County, Mississippi, following a school's homecoming football win.

LIFESTYLE October 20

On this day in history, October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd bandmates killed in horrific plane crash

Three members of the legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, and three other people, were killed in a plane crash on this day in history, Oct. 20, 1977.