Parts of Mississippi under enhanced severe-weather risk
A severe weather alert on April 28, 2026, said parts of Mississippi were under an Enhanced Risk for severe storms, including damaging winds, hail and possible tornadoes.
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ICE Detains Hancock County High School Students Waiting for Bus, Report Says
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained brothers Max and Israel Makoka while they waited for a school bus in Hancock County, Mississippi, the Mississippi Free Press reported. Israel was weeks away from graduating.
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Former Rep. Nick Bain Announces Run for Mississippi State Auditor, Promises Fraud Probe
Nick Bain, a Republican and former Mississippi state representative from Corinth, announced Monday he will run for state auditor in 2027 and pledged to investigate public officials for fraud, the Mississippi Free Press reported.
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Crews work to restore power after weekend storms hit Mississippi
Severe storms and high winds left many in the Jackson metro area without power and caused fallen trees and downed lines, WJTV reported.
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Jackson asks federal court to block state law creating water authority
The City of Jackson on Monday asked a federal court to enjoin House Bill 1677, a new state law that would create the Metro Jackson Water Authority with three city-appointed board members, WJTV reported.
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Man accused of dismembering mother in Natchez home, investigators say
Investigators told WJTV 12 News that Zachary Lavel Jackson Jr. allegedly killed and dismembered his mother, Lana Brown Bradley, a beloved retired educator, at a Natchez home.
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Mississippi State coach Brian O’Connor discusses series sweep on SportsTalk Mississippi
Mississippi State’s baseball team has experienced six straight sweeps. Coach Brian O’Connor talks about the Bulldogs’ recent success over LSU during Super Bulldog Weekend.
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Mississippi State’s 30-year NFL Draft drought at receiver ends
Brenen Thompson was selected in the NFL Draft Saturday, ending a three-decade stretch without a Mississippi State wide receiver taken, commentators said. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone said the pick could help the Bulldogs recruit more pass catchers.
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Jackson sues to block state-created water authority takeover
Jackson officials are asking a federal judge to halt the implementation of a new water authority created by the state, arguing it undermines local control amid ongoing water system issues.
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Auditor: Mississippi Spent More Than $10.5 Million on Medicaid for Immigrants Over Three Years
A State Auditor report says the Mississippi Division of Medicaid identified more than $10.5 million in Medicaid spending for immigrants in the country illegally during federal fiscal years 2023 through 2025.
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