2nd man arrested in death of Mississippi woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police arrested a second man in connection with the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home in Jackson.
Mississippi police arrested a second man in connection with the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home in Jackson.
Grand jury declines criminal charges in Nolan Wells death
A Mississippi grand jury will not indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black man whose body was found after a boating trip with friends during the Fourth of July weekend.
A Mississippi grand jury will not indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black man whose body was found after a boating trip with friends during the Fourth of July weekend.
Mississippi school district released from federal desegregation order after 50 years
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
Man charged in death of Black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree
Police have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, last month.
Police have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, last month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oakland woman, a 'Rosie the Riveter,' turns 105
She is living history. An Oakland woman who turned 105 last month is being celebrated for her contributions to her country, to her community, and for her legacy as a Rosie the Riveter working on the home front here in the Bay Area to support U.S. military efforts during World War II.
She is living history. An Oakland woman who turned 105 last month is being celebrated for her contributions to her country, to her community, and for her legacy as a Rosie the Riveter working on the home front here in the Bay Area to support U.S. military efforts during World War II.
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.
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.
Razor blades found in Walmart bread, suspect arrested in Mississippi
Police in Biloxi, Mississippi, have arrested 33-year-old Camille Benson of Texas after razor blades were found hidden inside loaves of bread at two Walmarts.
Police in Biloxi, Mississippi, have arrested 33-year-old Camille Benson of Texas after razor blades were found hidden inside loaves of bread at two Walmarts.