White Ole Miss students confrontation with Black student goes viral
The video comes amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests at a number of different colleges across the United States as the Israel-Hamas war continues.
"Boomer" parents have sweetest reaction to adult daughter sounding stressed
Robert and Eleanor Jones, aged 80 and 78 respectively, took action after hearing their daughter Kerri, 42, sounding "stressed" on the phone.
People in Mississippi can't pay for their cars
Rising interest rates and economic strains have increased the number of auto loan delinquencies in Mississippi.
Mississippi AG: Pro-Life Means Supporting Both Moms and Babies
Across the nation, thousands of pregnancy centers are providing a wide array of services to women, children, and their families.
Woman arrested after son's body found hidden in wall
Jerri Lynn Isreal, 66, was arrested and charged after officers searching her home found a dead body hidden behind a false wall in her home.
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Weed gummies found in one state to be 40x legal limit
Mississippi scientists and legislators were stunned by the strength of weed products readily available in convenience stores across the state.
Videos show tornadoes rip through Tennessee as severe storms hit south
Several people were killed during the dangerous weather that slammed parts of the southern U.S. on Saturday.
Senior one-eyed rescue dog transformed by new family's love after adoption
Eddie was surrendered after his previous owner struggled to manage his medical issues, including a bacterial infection that had led to the loss of an eye.
They banned gay adoption. So we made an escape plan
I live in Mississippi as a lesbian, devout Christian, and Episcopal priest.
How We Mississippi Teachers Bucked the Trend & Taught Our Kids How to Read
The Mississippi Miracle is not a miracle, nor is it a mirage. It's a reflection of a 20-year commitment to increasing literacy among Mississippi's children.
Republicans narrowly avoid disaster in Mississippi
Polls leading up to election day sparked the belief that Democrats could flip the Republican stronghold.
Mississippi running out of ballots in Black-majority areas raises questions
Ballots reportedly ran out in several precincts across the majority-Black Hinds County.
2023 Elections: Full list of state votes taking place across the country
Pivotal elections are taking place in multiple states in November.
Democrats on the verge of shock upset in Republican heartland
Polling and bookies suggest Democrat Brandon Presley could beat incumbent Tate Reeves to become governor of Mississippi.
Daniel Cameron's chances of beating Andy Beshear, according to bookmakers
Republican Daniel Cameron is hoping to unseat Andy Beshear, the Democratic governor of Kentucky, next week.
Brandon Presley's chances of beating Tate Reeves, according to bookmakers
A recent poll put Governor Reeves ahead of his Republican challenger by just one point, raising the prospects of a major upset.
Woman reveals how neighborhood tomcat started "squatting" in her house
"I'm starting to think my dog was in on it too," the homeowner told Newsweek.
Republicans may be days away from their nightmare coming true
If Brandon Pressley defeats incumbent Tate Reeves, he'd be Mississippi's first Democratic governor in 20 years.
Morgan Freeman is under attack
Mississippi's governor took aim at the actor for meeting with his Democratic rival, Brandon Presley.
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Before and after satellite pictures show Mississippi River disappearing
The images show shocking changes in the water levels last month compared to the same period in 2021.
President Biden, Your Environmental Justice Agenda is Missing an Item
Our communities are being needlessly sacrificed for wood pellets shipped to countries in Europe, particularly the U.K., and now Asia.
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Flash drought strikes the U.S. South, will continue into fall
U.S. Drought Monitor data shows that very dry spells across southern states have gotten significantly worse in the past three months.
Mask mandates are not happening where COVID-19 cases are rising fastest
The Republican governors of three of the states where COVID-19 cases are rising most rapidly have either banned or ruled out mask mandates.
Republicans get bad news out of Mississippi
A new poll shows that the governor's race is continuing to become more competitive, threatening Republican's monopoly on statewide office.
Mississippi man finds coyote on porch, people tell him to shoot it
"I was frustrated and disheartened that so many people were suggesting that I shoot the coyote," the man who found the animal told Newsweek.
Transgender girls banned from wearing skirts at Mississippi school
"Boys and girls must follow the dress attire consistent with their biological sex that is stated in the student's cumulative folder," the student handbook said.
Map shows where to find cheapest gas in U.S. as prices soar
On Wednesday, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped 5 cents.
'Hidden message' in Jason Aldean's 'Small Town' video sparks furor
The country-music star's recently released track is continuing to generate controversy on social media.