Protesters in some cities target Confederate monuments amid George Floyd demonstrations
The presence of Confederate monuments across the South — and elsewhere in the United States — has been challenged for years, and some of the monuments targeted were already under consideration for removal.
SEC players dominate remote NFL draft
Players from the SEC dominated this year's NFL draft.
Mississippi deputy, wife among tornado victims, officer 'left this world a hero' shielding wife from storm
A sheriff's deputy and his wife in Mississippi are among the dead after a tornado struck on Easter Sunday, part of a widespread deadly storm system leaving devastation across the South.
At least six dead, 300 homes damaged as strong storms hit Mississippi, Louisiana
Storms killed at least six people in Mississippi and destroyed 300 homes in Louisiana.
Pregnant teacher loses unborn child in head-on collision while driving home from baby shower
A pregnant fourth-grade teacher from Jones County, Mississippi, was struck in a head-on collision while driving home from her baby shower Saturday, causing the death of her unborn child.
2 men accused of gluing winning numbers onto lottery ticket
The suspects allegedly presented an altered $100,000 ticket that appeared to have the winning numbers glued onto it.
Man finds collar, note on mailbox saying missing dog was shot by neighbor for digging through trash
A Mississippi man was devastated after discovering that his missing dog was fatally shot by a neighbor who left a note and the collar of his beloved pet hanging on his mailbox.
Hacker used security camera to talk to Mississippi girl, 8, in her bedroom, family warns
“I’m Santa Claus,” the hacker says. “Don’t you want to be my best friend?”
Mississippi hoping Baby Yoda can get drivers to put their kids in car seats
The force is strong … in Mississippi.
White supremacists caught filming video in front of Emmett Till memorial
People carrying a white nationalist flag were caught on security cameras trying to film in front of a new memorial to lynching victim Emmett Till.
Fast food orders dip after calorie counts appear on menus
Soon after calories were posted on fast-food menus, people cut back a little bit on what they ordered. But it didn't last.
New bulletproof memorial to Emmett Till installed after previous markers were vandalized
A new bulletproof memorial to Emmett Till was dedicated Saturday in Mississippi after previous historical markers were repeatedly vandalized.
US vaping illness count jumps to 805, deaths rise to 13
Hundreds more Americans have been reported to have a vaping-related breathing illness, and the death toll has risen to 13, health officials said Thursday.
Recall issued for hot dog, hamburger buns sold at Publix, Walmart
A recall has been issued for multiple brands of hot dog and hamburger buns sold in stores across the country.
Aerial photos help census officials pinpoint faraway people
The U.S. Census Bureau is using new high-tech tools to help get an accurate population count next year as its faces challenges tallying people of color who live in remote places and can be wary of the federal government.