Man who lost sister now decorates caskets for parents who lost children
Casey Lawhon, 25, has found his mission in life by personalizing caskets for families to honor their loved ones lost.
Storm fatigue: Small Mississippi town has seen more tornado warnings this year than anywhere else in America
No place has had to defend against tornados as much as Mississippi this year. There have already been 87 tornado reports in the state -- more than Texas despite being 1/6th the size,
Mississippi governor again proclaims Confederate Heritage Month
The Confederate Heritage Month proclamation does not mention that trying to preserve slavery was Mississippi's stated reason for trying to secede in 1861.
After multiple miscarriages, author creates inspiring postcards to help others
Baily Henry says more information is given to patients about pregnancies, Botox and even those buying a car— but little material is handed out to women going through a miscarriage.
Wreck of 207-year-old whaling ship discovered in Gulf of Mexico
Nearly 190 years later, experts say it's still the only whaler known to have gone down in the Gulf of Mexico.
Deion Sanders has 2 toes amputated
NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders had two toes on his left foot amputated due to blood clots stemming from a previous surgery.
Mississippi woman calls police after Apple notifies her of device apparently tracking her location
'Unknown Accessory Detected,' the Apple notification stated. 'This item has been moving with you for a while. The owner can see its location.'
Mississippi officer responds to call, finds son shot and killed
A Mississippi police officer responded to a deadly shooting Sunday morning only to find out that her son was the victim.
Mississippi woman surprises Walmart store by paying for Christmas shoppers' bill
'Remember, always make a difference no matter what,' the woman later said on social media.
Remains found after death row inmate admitted to another murder just before his execution
David Neal Cox was executed in November for shooting his estranged wife and sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter three times as her mother lay dying in front of her. But just before his execution, Cox admitted to also murdering his sister-in-law, and gave detailed instructions on where to find her body.
Severe storms, including tornado risk, expected Friday night for mid-South, Ohio Valley
The highest threat for severe weather on Friday night will be from the mid-South to the lower Ohio Valley, including the possibility of tornadoes in some areas.
At historic Supreme Court abortion arguments, conservatives signal changes
Supreme Court justices on Wednesday are weighing whether to uphold a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks and overrule the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
Skeletal remains identified 44 years after murder victim's death
Investigators have identified the skeletal remains of a woman first discovered 44 years ago. Samuel Little, America’s most prolific serial killer who died in prison last December, is considered the prime suspect.
Mississippi records highest COVID-19 death rate in the US
Mississippi has surpassed New Jersey as the state with the highest rate of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., with roughly 1 of every 320 Mississippians having succumbed to the coronavirus.
Hurricane Ida’s aftermath: No power, no flights, drinking water shortage
Hurricane Ida left thousands without power in Louisiana’s late summer heat, and it could take weeks in some areas before it returns.
Mississippi highway collapse leaves 2 dead, at least 10 injured
A portion of a Mississippi highway collapsed, potentially caused by torrential rain in the area following Hurricane Ida, officials said.
How to help victims of Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida brought life-threatening floods and knocked out power to more than a million in Louisiana and Mississippi. Here’s how you can help.
New Mexico may have to ration health care at coronavirus cases rise
“We’re going to have to choose who gets care and who doesn’t get care,” state Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. David Scrase warned.
DOD sends military personnel to COVID-19 crushed hospitals in Louisiana, Mississippi
U.S. military medical officers have been deployed to hospitals in Mississippi and Louisiana as both states face devastating surges in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths amid low vaccination rates.
Mississippi orders COVID-infected individuals to isolate at home or face up to 5 years in prison
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued an alert on Friday ordering any coronavirus-positive individuals to isolate for at least 10 days or face up to a 5-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $5,000.