The Latest Breaking News from Mississippi

Hit-and-run driver plows straight into school bus as kids are crossing the road in Mississippi

A driver rammed straight into a school bus as children were crossing the street before fleeing the scene.

The Independent UK · Apr 9

These 8 States Have the Lowest Gas Taxes — Are You in One?

Gas prices grab attention fast, and not in a gentle way. One glance at the pump can turn a good day sideways, especially when numbers climb higher than expected. Yet across the country, a handful of states quietly keep things more affordable thanks to lower gas taxes. These places don’t…

Clever Dude · Apr 2

Top 10 safest states in the US 2026 ranked by violent crime rates: Maine leads, followed by New Hampshire, Connecticut, and others

Safety is often one of the first considerations when deciding on a place to reside or visit in the United States. Although no location is completely without risk, rates of violent crimes can give a general idea of how a location ranks compared to others throughout the United States. This…

The Times of India · Apr 1

Some familiar names to the Supreme Court in a death row case over racial bias in jury makeup

Some names will be familiar to the Supreme Court in the latest case involving a Black death row inmate from Mississippi

The Independent UK · Mar 29

Five dead after crash between train and van on crossing in Mississippi

The sole surviving van passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was airlifted to hospital

The Independent UK · Mar 28

SCOTUS litigates late mail-in ballots

Over a dozen states currently accept late mail-in ballots postmarked on election day. That could change

Salon · Mar 27

Investigators find gas utility pipes separated before deadly Mississippi explosions

Federal investigators say two deadly 2024 home explosions in Jackson, Mississippi, happened after shifting clay soil pulled natural gas pipes apart and leaks went unrepaired

The Independent UK · Mar 27

Mississippi law enforcement is facing questions after a suitcase of KKK robes and records was found in their closet

Old history just came out of its closet.

We Got This Covered · Mar 26

Mississippi Moving Its HQ Uncovers KKK Robes and Member Lists Hidden in a State Office Closet

A routine move by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety revealed a suitcase filled with Ku Klux Klan artefacts, sparking questions about historical infiltration of violent ideologies.

International Business Times UK · Mar 26

Why KKK propaganda was found in a Mississippi government office

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The Independent UK · Mar 25