Mississippi man ordered freed after serving more than 10 years of an illegal 15-year sentence
A man illegally sentenced to 15 years in prison for a crime that carries a maximum penalty of five years behind bars is set to walk free, after Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves granted him clemency on Wednesday.
Mississippi attorney general shares opioid settlement recommendations with lawmakers
While telling the Legislature how the Mississippi Opioid Settlement Advisory Council recommends spending state lawsuit money, Council Chair and Attorney General Lynn Fitch said she and the other committee members would be reviewing their internal processes and may change how they oversee hundreds of millions of dollars.
Vape enforcement begins, removing products from shelves across Mississippi
Shelves that were once lined with vape pens and pods were nearly empty Tuesday afternoon at Exotic Smokerz in Columbus.
A new bold plan aims to help more Jackson third graders read on grade level
Michael Cormack felt like he’d been punched in the stomach.
Monkey who escaped Mississippi highway crash has new permanent home at New Jersey refuge
A monkey who spent several days on the lam after escaping from a truck that crashed on a rural Mississippi highway earlier this year now has a permanent home at a New Jersey wildlife refuge.
Education: SBE seeks high school sophomores to apply for 2026-27 junior representative position
The Mississippi State Board of Education is seeking applications from high school sophomores to serve as the new high school junior student representative on the board for the 2026-27 school year.
Man to serve 40 years for killing University of Mississippi student Jay Lee
A man who pleaded guilty to killing a University of Mississippi graduate student was sentenced to a total of 50 years in prison with 10 years suspended on Tuesday.
New owner to open Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was killed as a memorial site
The barn in Mississippi where 14-year-old Emmett Till was tortured and killed will open to the public as a “sacred” memorial site by 2030, the new owner announced.
About 16,000 families waiting for child care vouchers after pandemic funds run out
Cantrell Keyes is working 90-hour weeks and losing $15,000 a month at the child care center she directs in Jackson, Mississippi.
Mississippi Choctaw dictionary project helps tribe preserve language
The United States government removed Jason Lewis’ ancestors from Choctaw tribal land twice.
14 current or ex-Mississippi law enforcement officers plead not guilty in drug-trafficking scheme
Twenty people, including 14 current or former Mississippi law enforcement officers, have pleaded not guilty to federal charges that allege a widespread drug-trafficking conspiracy.
Explosion at Mississippi chemical plant causes ammonia leak, evacuations
An explosion at a hydrogen and nitrogen product manufacturer in Mississippi on Wednesday caused an ammonia leak and forced nearby residents to evacuate, officials said.
Last monkey on the loose after Mississippi highway crash is captured after being spotted by resident
The last monkey on the loose among several that escaped after a Mississippi highway crash has been found and captured, authorities said Thursday.
Mississippi Democrats appear to break Republican supermajority in state Senate
Mississippi Democrats appear to have broken a Republican supermajority in the state Senate, claiming victories in two Republican-held districts that were redrawn after a court ruled they should have greater representation for Black voters.
2nd escaped monkey fatally shot, leaving 1 monkey still on the loose after Mississippi crash
A second monkey has been shot and killed and authorities said Tuesday that they were still searching for a third missing monkey a week after their escape from a truck that overturned on a Mississippi highway.
Mississippi city sues utility regulators after fine for failing to address power grid deficiencies
Holly Springs officials have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Mississippi Public Service Commission accusing the agency of exceeding its authority and for violating the city’s right to due process.
Mississippi city honors ‘Prince Among Slaves’ with historical marker
After being ambushed by a rival group, Prince Abdul Rahman Ibrahima went from being a Muslim prince and colonel in his father’s army to being enslaved in Mississippi.
Licensure requirements changed for prospective teachers in special education and elementary school
The Mississippi Department of Education has announced new pathways to become certified elementary educators and special educators. The change became effective Monday.
‘Aggressive’ monkeys escape from overturned truck on Mississippi highway
Monkeys being transported on a Mississippi highway escaped captivity Tuesday after the truck carrying them overturned, according to law enforcement.
Mobile college and career planning services offered to students in Mississippi Delta
Clarksdale High School Graduation Coach Tre’Shawn Malone exited the front doors of the high school and escorted two senior students to a 17-foot truck parked in the bus loop. As they approached the Get2College Mobile Unit, an outside TV monitor played YouTube videos about college. Malone verified that the team was ready and then sent one student into the back of the unit. The second stepped on the custom mat and climbed the stairs into the front of the vehicle.
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