What to know about kratom after Ole Miss student deaths
Police in Mississippi say they’re still investigating after two University of Mississippi students were found dead in separate locations, with kratom found at both scenes.
Police in Mississippi say they’re still investigating after two University of Mississippi students were found dead in separate locations, with kratom found at both scenes.
Mississippi police: Tasia Fortune’s hanging was ‘staged’ after she was killed in drug dispute
A Mississippi detective testified that Tasia Fortune was killed during a drug dispute before her body was placed in a tree in what authorities described as a staged hanging.
A Mississippi detective testified that Tasia Fortune was killed during a drug dispute before her body was placed in a tree in what authorities described as a staged hanging.
Ole Miss toxicology reports expected soon and results may trigger anti-fentanyl law, official says
Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tobacco shop accused of trafficking narcotics.
Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tobacco shop accused of trafficking narcotics.
2nd man arrested in death of Mississippi woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police arrested a second man in connection with the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home in Jackson.
Mississippi police arrested a second man in connection with the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home in Jackson.
Grand jury declines criminal charges in Nolan Wells death
A Mississippi grand jury will not indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black man whose body was found after a boating trip with friends during the Fourth of July weekend.
A Mississippi grand jury will not indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black man whose body was found after a boating trip with friends during the Fourth of July weekend.
Mississippi school district released from federal desegregation order after 50 years
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
Man charged in death of Black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree
Police have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, last month.
Police have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, last month.
Mississippi police chief fired after reports of racist texts following toddler’s fatal shooting
A Mississippi police chief was fired following reports of racist text messages and amid continuing scrutiny of a police shooting that killed a 1-year-old boy.
A Mississippi police chief was fired following reports of racist text messages and amid continuing scrutiny of a police shooting that killed a 1-year-old boy.
Three people charged with making threats in Nolan Wells case
Three people have been charged for making threats to a judge, a witness and local officials tied to the investigation of Nolan Well’s death.
Three people have been charged for making threats to a judge, a witness and local officials tied to the investigation of Nolan Well’s death.
Mississippi teen accused of killing elderly couple was known to deputies before attack
A Mississippi sheriff's incident report obtained by Fox News Digital says the 17-year-old accused of killing an elderly couple in their Mendenhall home was already suspected in numerous burglaries and vehicle thefts in the area
A Mississippi sheriff's incident report obtained by Fox News Digital says the 17-year-old accused of killing an elderly couple in their Mendenhall home was already suspected in numerous burglaries and vehicle thefts in the area
Ex-'Teacher of the Year,' assistant principal arrested on child sex charges
A former Mississippi educator is in custody after authorities reported she had sexual relations with a student.
A former Mississippi educator is in custody after authorities reported she had sexual relations with a student.
Nolan Wells death: Independent autopsy says foul play can't be ruled out
New preliminary findings from an independent autopsy in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells say the cause of death remains undetermined pending further investigation. The pathologist also said non-accidental factors, including foul play, cannot be ruled out.
New preliminary findings from an independent autopsy in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells say the cause of death remains undetermined pending further investigation. The pathologist also said non-accidental factors, including foul play, cannot be ruled out.
Semitrailer carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturns on Mississippi interstate: Reports
A semitrailer reportedly carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturned on a Mississippi interstate on Memorial Day.
A semitrailer reportedly carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturned on a Mississippi interstate on Memorial Day.
Suburban man wanted in Mississippi shooting arrested in Chicago after foot chase: officials
A suburban Chicago man wanted in a Mississippi shooting is now in custody after a brief foot chase on the city's West Side, authorities said.
A suburban Chicago man wanted in a Mississippi shooting is now in custody after a brief foot chase on the city's West Side, authorities said.
Watch: Mississippi middle schoolers heroically stop school bus after driver passes out
Quick-thinking middle school students in Hancock County, Mississippi, prevented a potential tragedy when their school bus driver lost consciousness.
Quick-thinking middle school students in Hancock County, Mississippi, prevented a potential tragedy when their school bus driver lost consciousness.
FBI offers $20,000 reward in search for missing Mississippi girl
The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information in the disappearance of Myra Lewis, a Mississippi girl who has been missing since 2014.
The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information in the disappearance of Myra Lewis, a Mississippi girl who has been missing since 2014.
Chicago theater brings Emmett Till trial to life for Black History Month
Collaboraction’s new Humboldt Park space is hosting “Trial in the Delta,” an immersive docu-drama that recreates the courtroom moments after Emmett Till’s murder.
Collaboraction’s new Humboldt Park space is hosting “Trial in the Delta,” an immersive docu-drama that recreates the courtroom moments after Emmett Till’s murder.
West Point, Mississippi shooting: 6 killed, including family and pastor
Police in Mississippi say a 24-year-old went on a shooting spree, killing six people in multiple locations Friday night. Some victims were family members, and a local pastor.
Police in Mississippi say a 24-year-old went on a shooting spree, killing six people in multiple locations Friday night. Some victims were family members, and a local pastor.
Razor blades found in Walmart bread, suspect arrested in Mississippi
Police in Biloxi, Mississippi, have arrested 33-year-old Camille Benson of Texas after razor blades were found hidden inside loaves of bread at two Walmarts.
Police in Biloxi, Mississippi, have arrested 33-year-old Camille Benson of Texas after razor blades were found hidden inside loaves of bread at two Walmarts.
Family shares their journey at Lurie Children's amid annual Radiothon event
There are just over 2 hours left in the Lurie Children's Radiothon. Last year, over a million dollars was raised. The money helps families facing the toughest battles of their lives. Kasey Chronis joins us again from the phone bank room with one of those families.
There are just over 2 hours left in the Lurie Children's Radiothon. Last year, over a million dollars was raised. The money helps families facing the toughest battles of their lives. Kasey Chronis joins us again from the phone bank room with one of those families.