The Latest Breaking News from Mississippi

Police: 2 officers slain in Mississippi; shooter also dead

Authorities say two police officers in coastal Mississippi were shot and killed by a woman early Wednesday as they checked on a call at a motel

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Woman kills two police officers before dying by suicide in Mississippi

‘I am heartbroken by this terrible loss of two brave law enforcement officers,’ governor says

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Mississippi set to execute man for killing 16-year-old girl

A Mississippi man who pleaded guilty to raping and killing a 16-year-old girl is scheduled to be put to death

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

More states to consider extending postpartum Medicaid coverage beyond two months

Lawmakers in several conservative-led states — including Montana, Wyoming, Missouri, and Mississippi — are expected to consider proposals to provide a year of continuous health coverage to new mothers enrolled in Medicaid.

Tribune News Service · Dec 12, 2022

Pacific storm will pummel US with snow, floods and tornadoes

A Pacific storm uncoiling itself over California with heavy rain and snow is forecast to deliver a severe risk for tornadoes, high winds and thunderstorms across parts of Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas by the middle of next week.

Tribune News Service · Dec 10, 2022

Q&A: How Ted Henifin plans to fix Jackson's water system

The manager appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice to help fix the long-troubled water system in Mississippi’s capital has an expansive list of reforms on his plate

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

Judge allows Mississippi execution amid inmates’ lawsuit

A federal judge says he will not block Mississippi from executing an inmate who is suing the state over its use of three drugs for lethal injections

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

DOJ appointee eyes 1-year window for Jackson water upgrades

The manager appointed by the U.S. Justice Department to oversee reforms to the beleaguered water system in Mississippi’s capital city says he hopes to wrap up work in one year or less

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

Protests seeking justice for Emmett Till held in multiple locations in Bowling Green Saturday, with

Protests seeking justice for Emmett Till held in multiple locations in Bowling Green Saturday, with extra police presence following threats

WEKU · Dec 5, 2022

State of Mississippi revises lawsuit against Brett Favre

The Mississippi Department of Human Services made a new demand of up to $5 million against Favre and a university sports foundation, saying money from an anti-poverty program was improperly used to pay for a volleyball arena at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2022