April 21, 2023 Mississippi man charged after setting several people on fire A man who set a fire intentionally at a Mississippi home is facing charges of murder after two people in the home died. The man tried to set several people on fire, including himself.
April 21, 2023 Alcorn State University president departs, interim named Alcorn State University's board announced its president's departure from the university on Thursday. The school has named Ontario S. Wooden as their interim president.
April 20, 2023 Mississippi soybean farm found negligent in teen employee death U.S. inspectors said a South African teenage farm worker suffocated to death after falling into a grain storage bin due to Mississippi soybean farm failing to follow safety standards.
April 20, 2023 Former WWE wrestler charged with theft of millions from Mississippi welfare program Ted DiBiase Jr., who used to wrestle under WWE's "The Legacy" group, has been charged in Mississippi's largest fraud case in state history.
April 20, 2023 Pro-life groups praise Mississippi for 8 new 'culture of life' laws Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed eight pro-life bills into law Wednesday that will strengthen the state's foster care system, speed up adoptions and provide resources to pregnant women.
April 19, 2023 No evidence of structural failure in northern Mississippi plane crash There is no evidence of structural failure in a plane crash in north Mississippi that killed a man. The small private plane did not return to the airport after taking off.
April 19, 2023 Tragic twist in death of 5-year-old boy whose parents blamed black mold The stepfather and mother of a 5-year-old Mississippi boy are being charged in the child's death, with the stepfather facing capital murder charges in the case.
April 19, 2023 Insurance losses from Mississippi tornado nearing $100M The Mississippi Insurance Department said insurance losses from the March tornado that wreaked havoc throughout the state are approaching $100 million.
April 18, 2023 Judge: Mississippi must allow religious exemption from school vaccine requirements A Mississippi judge says the state must allow religious exemptions from vaccines required for children to attend school. It is unclear whether the department will appeal the ruling.
April 18, 2023 Mississippi sheriff declares arrest warrant for Emmett Till accuser moot Leflore County, Mississippi Sheriff Ricky Banks has declined to serve a 1955 arrest warrant for Carolyn Donham, who was reportedly involved in Emmett Till's kidnapping and murder.