Some Republicans call for Mississippi to gerrymander out state's only majority-Black congressional district

Will Mississippi better prepare for the next winter storm? Officials are dubious.

Months after January's deadly winter storm, officials recognize solutions to better handle future events. but elected leaders say there’s little room for improvement in Mississippi’s winter storm response.

Golf cart raises questions at Hinds DA’s office. Where did the money come from? 

A golf cart bought by former Hinds DA Jody Owens could be part of a state audit looking into the finances of the district attorney’s office. The vehicle now sits in a corner of a courthouse parking lot after Owens resigned his post over the summer.

Fiery crowd caps redistricting hearings. Opponents urge: 'Leave our maps alone'

A Republican-dominated committee listened to speakers who shared their views on whether Mississippi should redraw its electoral maps, a move that could reshape the state’s political representation for years to come. 

Christa Pike is alive a day after Tennessee’s failed attempt to execute her, her lawyers say

Christa Pike was still alive a day after she survived Tennessee's failed attempt to execute her for the 1995 murder of a woman.

Farm worker, 24, dies of heat exposure in North Mississippi

A North Mississippi farm worker died of extreme heat exposure in early September amid one of the hottest summers in recent state history.