The Latest Breaking News from Mississippi

Mississippi city where police killed one-year-old Kohen Wiley fires police chief

Leaders of a Mississippi city where police shot and killed one-year-old Kohen Wiley earlier this year unanimously voted to fire its police chief

The Independent UK · Sep 2

‘Lessen the meaning of the gesture’: Mississippi mayor argues that the country shouldn’t lower flags to mourn Dolly Parton

"There has never been anyone like her, and never will.”

We Got This Covered · Aug 31

Mississippi mayor criticises President Donald Trump's order to lower US flags for Dolly Parton

Mississippi mayor Ken Adams has criticised President Donald Trump's decision to order all US flags to be flown at half-mast in honour of Dolly Parton, arguing the honour should be reserved for "truly extraordinary circumstances".

BANG Premier · Aug 30

In 1942, the federal government moved Coldwater for Arkabutla Dam; 84 years later the Mississippi lake is managed for outdoor recreation and conservation

The Arkabutla Lake project was initiated in response to the catastrophic Mississippi River flood of 1927, which necessitated the relocation of Coldwater town to create a new reservoir. Completed in 1943, the dam has since played a vital role in flood control. Today, it has transformed into a cherished recreational…

The Times of India · Aug 23

Jackson State University pursues top research status

Professor Kamal Ali and his team at Jackson State University are developing sensors to study oysters' responses to environmental changes

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Study says you can earn over $200,000 and still be middle class in these 5 US states

Middle-class income classifications differ widely throughout the United States, with Massachusetts leading the charge for the upper echelon of income. In stark contrast, Mississippi represents the lower end of the income spectrum. Notably, San Jose, California, establishes a notable high for urban middle-class earnings, underscoring the essential role of geography…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Pat Forde: Forty Observations on the 2026 College Football Schedule

Everything you need to know about the quirks of the season from easiest months, a monster slate in November, improvements in consecutive road games and open-date disadvantages and more.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18

Mississippi’s termite swarms are here, and a single treatment can cost up to $1,750

Termite swarms in Mississippi signal developing colonies that require prompt homeowner attention and professional inspection. Eastern subterranean termites swarm from winter into early summer, while Formosan termites appear later. Spotting swarmers indoors strongly indicates an active infestation needing immediate professional treatment. Preventive measures and early intervention significantly reduce costly structural…

The Times of India · Aug 16

People detained at Mississippi ICE facility say they were sickened by gas leak and denied medical care

Facility also had no air conditioning for two days amid extreme heat, according to one of the people detained

The Guardian - US · Aug 14

‘You need proof’: Mississippi woman says learning her husband had a girlfriend wasn’t enough to get a divorce

She says she had to prove to the court she "deserved" to leave.

We Got This Covered · Aug 14