Mississippi State News

Mississippi child molestation suspect is arrested in Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Federal authorities say a Mississippi man accused of child molestation has been arrested in southern Arizona. They announced Sunday that 62-year-old Augustus Brook was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Tucson. Authorities say Brook allegedly…

2 drown in rip currents in Northwest Florida over weekend

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WXXV) — Two people are dead after drowning in rip currents at beaches in Northwest Florida over the weekend. Red or double-red warning flags were flying along the coast throughout the Florida Panhandle, signaling the waters were closed…

Masks a 'matter of preference' at the Mississippi State Fair

By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press/ Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Preparations for the Mississippi State Fair's grand opening moved forward Wednesday amid criticism that masks will not be required at the event after the governor repealed the statewide…

Some universities cutting spring break amid pandemic

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Several Mississippi colleges and universities have decided to cut spring break in favor of ending their second semesters early due to safety concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic. Mississippi State and the University of Southern Mississippi, for example, will both forgo…