Mississippi police chief fired after reports of racist texts following toddler’s fatal shooting
A Mississippi police chief was fired following reports of racist text messages and amid continuing scrutiny of a police shooting that killed a 1-year-old boy.
A Mississippi police chief was fired following reports of racist text messages and amid continuing scrutiny of a police shooting that killed a 1-year-old boy.
Cassandra Wilson, two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer, dies at 70
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer known for her genre-bending contralto voice, has died at 70.
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer known for her genre-bending contralto voice, has died at 70.
Watch: Smoke billows after chemical fire breaks out at Mississippi manufacturing plant
Smoke is seen billowing from a manufacturing facility in Mississippi after a chemical fire broke out.
Smoke is seen billowing from a manufacturing facility in Mississippi after a chemical fire broke out.
Nolan Wells death: Family calls for federal probe in Mississippi
Loved ones, community members and church leaders are gathering in Biloxi, Mississippi, for a prayer rally to mark Nolan Wells' 19th birthday.
Loved ones, community members and church leaders are gathering in Biloxi, Mississippi, for a prayer rally to mark Nolan Wells' 19th birthday.
New Mississippi law expands death penalty to include inmates on child sexual battery convictions
A new Mississippi law added sexual battery of a child under 12 to the list of crimes eligible for the death penalty.
A new Mississippi law added sexual battery of a child under 12 to the list of crimes eligible for the death penalty.
Mississippi woman’s hanging death raises questions after similar cases
The hanging death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune in Jackson, Mississippi, has raised questions as police investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.
The hanging death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune in Jackson, Mississippi, has raised questions as police investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.
Three people charged with making threats in Nolan Wells case
Three people have been charged for making threats to a judge, a witness and local officials tied to the investigation of Nolan Well’s death.
Three people have been charged for making threats to a judge, a witness and local officials tied to the investigation of Nolan Well’s death.
Mississippi teen accused of killing elderly couple was known to deputies before attack
A Mississippi sheriff's incident report obtained by Fox News Digital says the 17-year-old accused of killing an elderly couple in their Mendenhall home was already suspected in numerous burglaries and vehicle thefts in the area
A Mississippi sheriff's incident report obtained by Fox News Digital says the 17-year-old accused of killing an elderly couple in their Mendenhall home was already suspected in numerous burglaries and vehicle thefts in the area
Ex-'Teacher of the Year,' assistant principal arrested on child sex charges
A former Mississippi educator is in custody after authorities reported she had sexual relations with a student.
A former Mississippi educator is in custody after authorities reported she had sexual relations with a student.
Tropical Storm Watch active as depression threatens Gulf Coast
The National Hurricane Center placed the northern Gulf Coast under a Tropical Storm Watch as Tropical Depression Two hovers in the eastern Gulf.
The National Hurricane Center placed the northern Gulf Coast under a Tropical Storm Watch as Tropical Depression Two hovers in the eastern Gulf.
Nolan Wells' family calls for further investigation: 'It's not adding up'
The family of Nolan Wells, the Mississippi 18-year-old found dead after a July 4 boat trip, say they've uncovered disturbing details as they try to figure out what happened.
The family of Nolan Wells, the Mississippi 18-year-old found dead after a July 4 boat trip, say they've uncovered disturbing details as they try to figure out what happened.
Toddler killed, one injured after Mississippi officers fire at car
A shoplifting call in Mississippi led to the death of a 1-year-old boy after a police officer opened fire on the vehicle the child was in, according to authorities and the child’s grandfather. The shooting also injured one other individual.
A shoplifting call in Mississippi led to the death of a 1-year-old boy after a police officer opened fire on the vehicle the child was in, according to authorities and the child’s grandfather. The shooting also injured one other individual.
Semitrailer carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturns on Mississippi interstate: Reports
A semitrailer reportedly carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturned on a Mississippi interstate on Memorial Day.
A semitrailer reportedly carrying 11,000 pounds of Kit Kat bars overturned on a Mississippi interstate on Memorial Day.
DOJ: Former NFL player sentenced to 16 years for defrauding $200 million from Medicare and VA
A former NFL player who was a member of the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a years long scheme that bilked Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs out of $200 million.
A former NFL player who was a member of the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a years long scheme that bilked Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs out of $200 million.
Watch: Mississippi middle schoolers heroically stop school bus after driver passes out
Quick-thinking middle school students in Hancock County, Mississippi, prevented a potential tragedy when their school bus driver lost consciousness.
Quick-thinking middle school students in Hancock County, Mississippi, prevented a potential tragedy when their school bus driver lost consciousness.
Mississippi transfers newly discovered 1960s KKK materials to state archives
Mississippi officials have transferred a cache of newly rediscovered 1960s-era Ku Klux Klan materials from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Archives and History.
Mississippi officials have transferred a cache of newly rediscovered 1960s-era Ku Klux Klan materials from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Archives and History.
Missing Peachtree City fisherman's body found near Mississippi island
A Peachtree City community is mourning a man who died after going missing during a fishing trip along the Alabama coast.
A Peachtree City community is mourning a man who died after going missing during a fishing trip along the Alabama coast.
FBI offers $20,000 reward in search for missing Mississippi girl
The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information in the disappearance of Myra Lewis, a Mississippi girl who has been missing since 2014.
The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information in the disappearance of Myra Lewis, a Mississippi girl who has been missing since 2014.
West Point, Mississippi shooting: 6 killed, including family and pastor
Police in Mississippi say a 24-year-old went on a shooting spree, killing six people in multiple locations Friday night. Some victims were family members, and a local pastor.
Police in Mississippi say a 24-year-old went on a shooting spree, killing six people in multiple locations Friday night. Some victims were family members, and a local pastor.
Buddhist monks cross into Georgia during cross-country walk for peace
A group of Buddhist monks walking nearly 120 days from Texas to Washington, D.C., crossed into Georgia this week as part of a nationwide pilgrimage for peace and healing.
A group of Buddhist monks walking nearly 120 days from Texas to Washington, D.C., crossed into Georgia this week as part of a nationwide pilgrimage for peace and healing.