Mississippi teen hailed a hero after saving 3 teen girls, police officer from drowning
The 16-year-old jumped into the river after a vehicle crashed into the water.
The 16-year-old jumped into the river after a vehicle crashed into the water.
1955 warrant in Emmett Till case found in Mississippi courthouse basement, family seeks arrest
A team searching a Mississippi courthouse for evidence about the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till has found the unserved warrant charging a white woman in his 1955 kidnapping.
A team searching a Mississippi courthouse for evidence about the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till has found the unserved warrant charging a white woman in his 1955 kidnapping.
Doctors urge FDA to approve over-the-counter access to birth control
The push for more access to birth control comes as the nation waits for a Supreme Court ruling that could upend abortion rights in more than half the states.
The push for more access to birth control comes as the nation waits for a Supreme Court ruling that could upend abortion rights in more than half the states.
Man who faked death to avoid child rape charges gets 85 years in prison
"This is the first time in my 18 years I have ever seen anything so brazen and so vile," prosecutors said.
"This is the first time in my 18 years I have ever seen anything so brazen and so vile," prosecutors said.
NASA says this is what caused a loud boom over Mississippi
Many people reported hearing loud noises across the state Wednesday morning.
Many people reported hearing loud noises across the state Wednesday morning.
Mom wearing 'Mother of the Year' shirt in mugshot allegedly punches youth softball umpire
According to the police report, the youth softball umpire tossed Kiara Nichelle Thomas but she stuck around and punched the umpire after the game.
According to the police report, the youth softball umpire tossed Kiara Nichelle Thomas but she stuck around and punched the umpire after the game.
Emmett Till's relatives seek accuser’s prosecution in 1955 kidnapping
Carolyn Bryant Donham was named nearly 67 years ago in a warrant that accused her in Till’s abduction, even before his mangled body was found in a river, FBI records show, yet she was never arrested or brought to trial in a case that shocked the world for its brutality.
Carolyn Bryant Donham was named nearly 67 years ago in a warrant that accused her in Till’s abduction, even before his mangled body was found in a river, FBI records show, yet she was never arrested or brought to trial in a case that shocked the world for its brutality.
Legendary Chicago disc jockey Pervis Spann dead at 89 of Alzheimer’s disease
Legendary WVON-AM disc jockey Pervis Spann, who helped build a Black radio powerhouse in Chicago, died Monday at 89 at his South Side home from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
Legendary WVON-AM disc jockey Pervis Spann, who helped build a Black radio powerhouse in Chicago, died Monday at 89 at his South Side home from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
Convicted killer escapes prison second time, manhunt underway, authorities say
'PRETTY BOY FLOYD': A man convicted of killing two people has escaped prison for the second time in nearly four years, according to authorities.
'PRETTY BOY FLOYD': A man convicted of killing two people has escaped prison for the second time in nearly four years, according to authorities.
Emmett Till, his mother to receive Congressional Gold Medal
Emmett Till and his mother will be receiving a Congressional Gold Medal.
Emmett Till and his mother will be receiving a Congressional Gold Medal.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Emmett Till investigation closed by US Justice Department; no new charges
Emmett Till’s family said they were disappointed by the news that there will continue to be no accountability for the infamous killing of the 14-year-old Chicago boy.
Emmett Till’s family said they were disappointed by the news that there will continue to be no accountability for the infamous killing of the 14-year-old Chicago boy.
Pro-life, pro-choice supporters rally in Chicago as Supreme Court debates Mississippi's abortion ban
Protesters gathered outside the United States Supreme Court Wednesday as justices heard arguments on Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban.
Protesters gathered outside the United States Supreme Court Wednesday as justices heard arguments on Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban.
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.
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.
Chicago man convicted of sex trafficking several children
Lennie Perry would use websites, such as Backpage and Facebook, to advertise commercial sex acts and recruit young victims to work for him.
Lennie Perry would use websites, such as Backpage and Facebook, to advertise commercial sex acts and recruit young victims to work for him.
41 states, 1 territory listed on Chicago's Travel Advisory
Chicago removed South Carolina, Texas and the Virgin Islands from its COVID-19 Travel Advisory on Tuesday because they had daily COVID case rates below 15 per 100,000 residents for the past two weeks.
Chicago removed South Carolina, Texas and the Virgin Islands from its COVID-19 Travel Advisory on Tuesday because they had daily COVID case rates below 15 per 100,000 residents for the past two weeks.
Chicago removes four states from COVID-19 travel advisory; city recommends against travel to 41 states
On Tuesday, Chicago removed Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland and Mississippi from the list because they had daily COVID case rates below 15 per 100,000 residents for the past two weeks.
On Tuesday, Chicago removed Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland and Mississippi from the list because they had daily COVID case rates below 15 per 100,000 residents for the past two weeks.
Chicago abortion rally: Demonstrators gather to protest Texas, Mississippi laws
Supporters of abortion rights rallied in Chicago on Monday.
Supporters of abortion rights rallied in Chicago on Monday.