US Justice Dept to launch civil rights probe of Mississippi police department
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Justice Department will launch a civil rights probe of Lexington, Mississippi, and its police department after
2023-11-09 02:48
The Mississippi River has dropped to a historic low for the second consecutive year
Mississippi River water levels are plummeting to an all-time low this week at Memphis in the wake of a sweltering summer and ongoing drought -- setting a record for the second consecutive year, new data shows.
2023-10-12 03:52
US appeals court revives Mississippi law barring convicts from voting
By Brendan Pierson A federal appeals court on Thursday agreed to reconsider a ruling by three of its
2023-09-29 06:21
Saltwater is moving up the Mississippi River and contaminating drinking water. Here's what to know
As drought tightens its grip in the Central US and water levels on the Mississippi River plummet to near-record lows, a surge of saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is pushing upstream, polluting drinking water for thousands of residents south of New Orleans.
2023-09-27 00:46
Mississippi's state auditor proposes cutting funding for degree programs like women's and African American studies in the state
Mississippi's state auditor has proposed cutting funding to degree programs at public universities that his office says lead to fewer graduates finding jobs in the state.
2023-09-26 06:57
An October saltwater intrusion could threaten drinking water in New Orleans, so they'll barge in 36 million gallons of fresh water a day
The US Army Corps of Engineers is planning to barge 36 million gallons of fresh water daily into the lower Mississippi River near New Orleans as an expected saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico in October threatens the area's drinking water supply, officials said Friday.
2023-09-25 02:50
Tower Rock is normally only accessible by boat. Here's what it looks like now
A rock formation in the Mississippi River normally only reachable by boat is accessible by foot for the second year in a row as water levels plummet.
2023-09-23 14:20
Mississippi hunters capture longest alligator in state history
A group of Mississippi hunters have broken the state record for the longest alligator ever captured in the state with a 14-foot-3-inch reptile weighing just over 800 pounds.
2023-09-05 06:17
A Black FedEx driver who said 2 White men shot at him has been fired
A Black FedEx driver who said he was shot at and chased by two White men while delivering packages in Mississippi last year has been fired, he and his attorney told CNN.
2023-08-23 02:53
Mistrial declared in case of White father and son charged with attempted murder of Black FedEx driver
A mistrial was declared Thursday in the case of a White father and son charged with attempted murder of a Black FedEx driver who said he was chased and shot at while delivering packages in Brookhaven, Mississippi, last year.
2023-08-18 15:47
US National Guard soldier dies and another is hospitalized at Mississippi's Camp Shelby after reporting symptoms associated with heat-related injuries
One US National Guard soldier at Mississippi's Camp Shelby died on Friday and another has since been sent to the hospital after both reported symptoms associated with heat injury amid sweltering regional temperatures, the military agency said.
2023-08-15 15:21
6 former Mississippi officers expected to plead guilty Monday in alleged torture of 2 Black men
Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers accused of torturing and abusing two Black men are set to appear in court Monday, when they are expected to plead guilty to state charges.
2023-08-14 21:21