Mississippi posts COVID-19 data after 5-day delay
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 1,646 new cases of coronavirus and 40 deaths on Monday, after a five-day delay in posting figures online.
Coroner: Lowndes inmate apparently tried to hang himself in cell
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation agents are looking into two inmate deaths in Golden Triangle jails last week.
Pledge deaths at US colleges fuel reviews of Greek life
The deaths of at least four fraternity pledges this year have helped fuel a re-examination of Greek life at U.S. colleges, which have long struggled with how to crack down on hazing, alcohol abuse and other unwelcome aspects without disbanding organizations that have loyal members and alumni.
Report: More Americans with Alzheimer’s are dying at home
One in 4 Alzheimer’s deaths in the United States are now occurring at home — a startling increase that marks a shift away from hospitals and nursing homes, according to a report released Thursday.
Surge in traffic deaths outpaces increase in travel
Traffic deaths surged about 8 percent in the first nine months of last year.
Those we lost in 2016
From fighter pilot to poet, soul singer to civil servant and pioneer to artist, we bid farewell to many of our fellow citizens.
White mother in Miss. not indicted in hot car death
A central Mississippi grand jury has chosen not to indict a mother whose toddler daughter died after being left in a hot car in May, a prosecutor said Thursday.
Mother of hot-car death victim fights charges against father
The mother of an 8-month-old girl who died in her boyfriend’s hot car May 19 in northern Mississippi is asking prosecutors to dismiss charges against the father.
Drinking dad charged in hot-car deaths of his twin toddlers
Police charged a father with manslaughter Friday in the deaths of his 15-month-old twin girls, alleging that he had been drinking before leaving them in their car seats in 90-degree temperatures.
Recent deaths of kids in hot cars prompt pleas to parents
The deaths of four children in hot cars in recent days has brought the number across the U.S. this year to at least 23, nearly matching the total for all of last year and prompting experts to plead for vigilance and warn parents that it can happen to anyone.
Prince, Haggard, Bowie, White, Frey: Lousy year for music
It’s only April and already 2016 is a terrible year for music.
Two dead following Hwy 45 accidents
One man was killed and two others transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle Wednesday afternoon after a tractor-trailer collided with a white Ford pickup on Highway 45 South, according to a release from the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
Early data suggests pedestrian deaths surged in 2015
Pedestrian deaths surged by an estimated 10 percent last year as the economy improved, the price of gas plunged and motorists put more miles behind the wheel than ever before, according to an analysis of preliminary state traffic fatality data.
Highway Patrol says 5 die in Christmas accidents
The Mississippi Highway Patrol says five people died on state and federal highways during the Christmas holiday period from Wednesday through Sunday.
West Point men die in motorcycle crashes
Two West Point men died from separate motorcycle accidents Saturday in Clay County.
Traffic deaths up sharply in first 6 months of this year
Traffic deaths were up 14 percent nationally in the first six months of this year and injuries were up by a third, according to data gathered by the National Safety Council.
Report: Law enforcement gun deaths up, still below average
The number of law enforcement officers killed by firearms jumped by 56 percent this year and included 15 ambush deaths.
Severe weather slams south; four killed
Severe weather slamming the southern U.S. two days before Christmas killed at least four people, flipped cars, knocked out power to thousands and damaged several homes and businesses.
Woman arrested in deaths of 3 teens in wreck
Officials say a 42-year-old Purvis woman has been arrested for providing alcohol to minors.
VA chief: 1K workers face disciplinary action
The Veterans Affairs Department is considering disciplinary action against more than 1,000 employees.