The Latest Breaking News from Mississippi

Carolyn Bryant Donham, at center of Emmett Till death, dies

The white woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of making improper advances before he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955 has died in hospice care in Louisiana

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Carolyn Bryant Donham, whose wolf-whistling claim led to death of Emmett Till, dies at 88

Carolyn Bryant Donham, who was at the centre of Emmett Till's kidnapping and brutal lynching, has died in Louisiana after a battle with cancer. Till's family demanded justice after recovering an old arrest warrant but now the 88-year-old will never face persecution.

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023

Mississippi jail escapee is found dead after an armed standoff, police say

Plumes of smoke emanated from the charred remains of the home in Mississippi hours after a body was recovered. Dylan Arrington, 22, perished inside the home, authorities said.

WEKU · Apr 27, 2023

Mississippi jail break - live: Fugitive seen in Texas as another dies in burning house after murder of pastor

Pastor Anthony Watts killed after stopping to help suspect who crashed stolen motorcycle

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Residents told to lock doors amid search for jail escapees

Authorities are still hunting for four inmates, including one suspected of killing a man and stealing his pickup truck, who escaped from a Mississippi jail that has been under federal scrutiny

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Morgan Wallen fan sends him itemised list for refunds after singer cancels Mississippi gig at the last minute

‘I’ll expect my payment tomorrow. Thanks bro,’ fan said

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Man who escaped from Mississippi jail is a suspect in killing, carjacking

Authorities in Mississippi say a man who escaped from a jail over the weekend is suspected of killing a man and stealing his pickup truck in Jackson

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

Morgan Wallen fan sends him itemised list of everything she wants refunded after cancelled Mississippi show

‘I’ll expect my payment tomorrow. Thanks bro,’ fan said

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

Beyond Tornado Alley: Which states have the most tornadoes?

Last year, the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) identified 1,341 tornadoes in the US. Of these, 31% occurred in three states: Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas.

USAFacts · Apr 25, 2023

Morgan Wallen cancels Mississippi show after losing his voice

‘I am so sorry, I promise you guys I tried everything I could,’ singer said in his statement

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023