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Mississippi State News
Governor Bryant warns burglars at his home
Governor Phil Bryant is sending a warning to all burglars looking to break-in to his property. That warning: his wife is armed and waiting. Governor Bryant tweeted last night: “Had a burglary at our little farm in Copiah County. Asked…
Teen sentenced in Kingston Frazier’s death
A teenager has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in the death of a six-year-old boy who authorities say was inside a car stolen from a Jackson supermarket parking lot. Eighteen-year-old D’Allen Washington was sentenced Monday…
New state auditor sworn in
Mississippi’s new state auditor is pledging to protect taxpayer’s money. Shad White took his oath of office this morning and will fill the rest of a four year term that ends in January 2020. Governor Phil Bryant named him to…
First case of West Nile virus reported in Mississippi
Today, the State Department of Health reported the first case of West Nile virus for 2018. The reported case is in Hinds County. MDSH officials want to remind Mississippians to act now to reduce their risk of infection. They suggest…
Governor Phil Bryant Appoints Shad White State Auditor
Gov. Phil Bryant announced today he has appointed Shad White state auditor. The appointment is effective July 17. White, 32, replaces Stacey Pickering, who resigned recently to become executive director of the Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board. “Stacey Pickering has…
Convicted killer escaped from Mississippi prison
Authorities say a convicted killer has escaped from prison in Mississippi. The state Department of Corrections says in a news release that 47-year-old Michael F. Wilson was found to be missing Thursday afternoon from South Mississippi Correctional Institution. The prison…
Proposal to eliminate jail time for marijuana
An elected Mississippi city official says she might propose decriminalizing possession of relatively small amounts of marijuana. Hattiesburg City Councilwoman Deborah Delgado has been publicly discussing the idea of eliminating jail time for possessing less than 30 grams (one ounce)…
Former Lt. Governor passes away at 84
Brad Dye, who was lieutenant governor longer than anyone else in Mississippi history, has died at age 84. He died Sunday at a hospice in Ridgeland from respiratory failure. A Charleston native, Dye’s career spanned much of the post-war era…
David Baria wins the Democratic primary runoff
David Baria wins the Democratic primary runoff election. He will go head to head against incumbent U.S. Senator Roger Wicker in November.
Amber Alert cancelled
The early morning Amber Alert issued for a five-year-old girl of Clay County has been cancelled. According to officials, Baylee Elizabeth Emison has been located safe and sound. The woman she was last seen in custody with, Martha Ann Poss,…
Governor Bryant appoints new MEMA director
Governor Phil Bryant has appointed Retired Colonel Greg Michel as the new director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. The appointment is effective immediately. Michel takes over for J.W. Ledbetter, Governor Bryant’s senior criminal justice policy adviser, who has overseen…
$56M plan propsed to improve flood control and erosion in Mississippi
The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers has released a work plan that includes nearly $56 million in water projects during this budget year in Mississippi including some for flood control. The state’s two Republican U.S. senators, Roger Wicker and Cindy…
Guilty plea expected for 2016 murder of nuns
A Mississippi prosecutor says a man charged with killing two nuns in 2016 will plead guilty June 21st as part of an agreement that removes the possibility of the death penalty. District Attorney Akillie Malone-Oliver says she spoke with the…
AMBER ALERT: SAMIYAH TERESE GAINES CANCELLED
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has canceled the Amber Alert issued earlier today. The child has been recovered, is safe and the suspect is in custody.
55th anniversary of Medgar Evers’ death
The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum is honoring the legacy of Civil Rights leader Medgar Evers today. It’s been 55 years since he was assassinated outside his home in Jackson. Evers was a World War II veteran who served as the…
Endangered/Missing child alert
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered/Missing Child Alert for 3-year-old Heaven Williams of Philadelphia (MS). She is described as a Native America female, three feet tall, weighing 32 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She was…
Senate Committee Approves FY19 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said a committee-passed appropriations bill will support transportation infrastructure and drone research in Mississippi. Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate Appropriations Committees, which approved the FY2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill on…
Congressional Primary Preview
Mississippians will make their way to the polls tomorrow to cast their votes in the Congressional Primary. Tuesday June 5th, primary voters in Mississippi will select general election nominees for one U.S. Senate seat and four U.S. House seats. For…
Naloxone available at all Mississippi pharmacies
A drug proven to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose is now available by request directly from a pharmacist at all Mississippi pharmacies. According to the state department of health, pharmacists are now permitted to dispense by request the…
Lower voter turnout expected for Mississippi primary elections
Mississippi’s top election officials say a ‘disappointing’ number of absentee ballots have been requested for the June 5th party primaries for U.S. House and Senate. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says that in a state with 1.8 million registered voters,…
Memorial Day Weekend travel recap 2018
One person died in a wreck on Mississippi highways during the Memorial Day holiday period. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Captain Johnny Poulos, on Monday 79-year-old Ida White of Louisville was hit while trying to cross the four lanes…
Two arrested after body found in freezer in Lamar County
Deputies arrested two people in connection to a body found in a freezer inside a home in Lamar County Tuesday. The man’s body was discovered by a family member and neighbor. Two persons of interest were taken into custody for…
Air Force training jet crashes in Columbus, MS
A U.S. Air Force training jet has crashed in northeast Mississippi with both pilots ejecting safely. Columbus Air Force Base officials say in a statement that the T-38C Talon 2 crashed about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. The plane went down near…