Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.More >>
The college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.More >>
Authorities have resumed the search for two young brothers who were passengers in an all-terrain vehicle that overturned in a Mississippi creek.More >>
Authorities have resumed the search for two young brothers who were passengers in an all-terrain vehicle that overturned in a Mississippi creek.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:47 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:47:27 GMT
Across the state Sunday, the Mississippi Highway Patrol honored fellow officers who died in the line of duty. In Petal, a special graveside services was held for native Danny Nash. Nash was shot and killedMore >>
Across the state Sunday, the Mississippi Highway Patrol honored fellow officers who died in the line of duty.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:53 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:53:06 GMT
Community members and fellow classmates of Natalie Hightower are gathering tonight for a candlelight vigil in her honor. The 12-year-old Vancleave Middle School student underwent surgery this past MondayMore >>
They came, looking like a sea of orange--Natalie's favorite color, more than 200 strong.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:17 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:17:56 GMT
A body discovered in Clinton Saturday night has led to a homicide investigation. Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart confirms a body was discovered, although few other details are known. The bodyMore >>
Clinton Police Department's Interim Chief Mike Warren said upon further investigation, it appears a disagreement over a woman may have led to the death of a Jackson man.
Now that some roads have cleared, the American Red Cross trucks are loaded and ready to go.
Filled with hot meals and clean-up supplies, eighty-five trucks traveled all throughout Mississippi Saturday. While there are still areas that are flooded, the American Red Cross distributed to areas that were previously blocked by floods and were affected by Hurricane Isaac.
"Forty-eight hours after landfall of Isaac, were just, Red Cross is just now able to get into some areas which previously were inaccessible," says American Red Cross spokesperson, Kevin Titus. "We have a number of mobile trucks that are going out, loaded up with supplies. They load up here at the warehouse and go out right to the affected areas to people that need them."
All supplies distributed by the American Red Cross come from generous financial donations from people all around the country.
American Red Cross has its largest supply warehouse located in Forrest County. For more information on American Red Cross click HERE.
Monday, May 20 2013 3:02 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:02:26 GMT
NOTE: Photos and videos will be added to this story later in the evening. The Walthall County Sheriffs Department along with The Humane Society of the United States are in the process of raiding a puppyMore >>
Among the dogs, many are dead, and skeletal remains are mixed with living animals in small, dark, filthy enclosures.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 2:32 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:32:53 GMT
HATTIESBURG (WDAM) - Police say a tractor trailer accident is blocking 38th Avenue and Hardy Street. Police are diverting traffic. Copyright 2013 WDAM. All rights reserved.More >>
Police say a tractor trailer accident is blocking 38th Avenue and Hardy Street. Police are diverting traffic.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:14 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:14:42 GMT
A few Hattiesburg residents got together three Easter Sundays ago and decided to form a plan: They'd take on two of Hattiesburg's historic buildings and create an atmosphere for urban living. DanielMore >>
A few Hattiesburg residents got together three Easter Sundays ago and decided to form a plan: They'd take on two of Hattiesburg's historic buildings and create an atmosphere for urban living. DanielMore >>
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