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Mississippi clinic challenges law banning most abortions

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s only abortion clinic filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to block a state law that will ban most abortions. The lawsuit says the Mississippi Supreme Court issued a ruling in 1998 that recognized a right to abortion in…

Mississippi AG certifies state's abortion 'trigger law'

  This morning, in according to state law, Attorney General Lynn Fitch published the required certification for what is known as the state’s trigger law. “Mississippi’s laws to promote life are solid and thanks to the Court’s clear and strong…

Pascagoula man dies Saturday in collision with semi

A 28-year-old Pascagoula man died Saturday in a crash on Highway 90. MHP spokesman Cal Robertson said Brandon Drake Richard was driving his 2003 Nissan Altima on the eastbound lanes of Highway 90 when he collided with a 2019 Mack…

Gulfport man arrested in Emerald Pines shooting

Gulfport Police have made an arrest Thursday in a shooting at Emerald Pines Apartments that left one person dead and another in the hospital. Police say on Monday, Makhari Seven Gasaway, 20, got into a fight and pulled a gun,…

Pascagoula K9 Exo killed in line of duty

Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell confirmed this morning that Pascagoula K9 officer Exo was killed in the line of duty Thursday. Exo and his handler, Officer James Prisock, were tracking a suspect wanted by Jackson County Sheriff's Department when the…

MBI investigation officer involved shooting in Jackson County

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, June 23rd near Aster Street in Jackson County. MBI is currently assessing this critical incident and gathering evidence. Upon completing their investigation, agents will share their…

Supreme Court expands gun rights

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has ruled that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense, a major expansion of gun rights. The court struck down a New York gun law in a ruling expected to…

Shots for tots: COVID vaccinations start for US kids

By LINDSEY TANNER and ANGIE WANG Associated Press The nation’s youngest children are getting their chance at vaccines for COVID-19. Shots began Monday at a few locations, though they were expected to ramp up after the Juneteenth federal holiday. The…