Mississippi police: Tasia Fortune’s hanging was ‘staged’ after she was killed in drug dispute
A Mississippi detective testified that Tasia Fortune was killed during a drug dispute before her body was placed in a tree in what authorities described as a staged hanging.
A Mississippi detective testified that Tasia Fortune was killed during a drug dispute before her body was placed in a tree in what authorities described as a staged hanging.
Ole Miss toxicology reports expected soon and results may trigger anti-fentanyl law, official says
Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tobacco shop accused of trafficking narcotics.
Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tobacco shop accused of trafficking narcotics.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Monkey truck Mississippi latest: Mother shoots, kills one fearing for her children
A Mississippi woman shot and killed one of the escaped monkeys outside her home Sunday, fearing for her children's safety.
A Mississippi woman shot and killed one of the escaped monkeys outside her home Sunday, fearing for her children's safety.
3 monkeys still missing after truck crashes in Mississippi
A truck carrying 21 Rhesus macaques crashed on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and three remaining missing.
A truck carrying 21 Rhesus macaques crashed on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and three remaining missing.
Arrests made after Mississippi homecoming shooting left 6 dead
The shooting and mass killing happened last weekend as people celebrated homecoming in a small Mississippi town. Six died and more than a dozen others were hurt.
The shooting and mass killing happened last weekend as people celebrated homecoming in a small Mississippi town. Six died and more than a dozen others were hurt.
Multiple dead in separate Mississippi homecoming shootings
At least six people were killed and dozens injured in two separate shootings during high school homecoming events across Mississippi on Friday night.
At least six people were killed and dozens injured in two separate shootings during high school homecoming events across Mississippi on Friday night.
Black student found hanging at Delta State; no foul play suspected
A 21-year-old Black student was found hanging from a tree on the campus of Delta State University in Mississippi.
A 21-year-old Black student was found hanging from a tree on the campus of Delta State University in Mississippi.
Bounty hunters could target migrants under proposed Mississippi bill
A proposed bill in Mississippi proposes certifying bounty hunters to support the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown on a local level.
A proposed bill in Mississippi proposes certifying bounty hunters to support the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown on a local level.
Mississippi bus crash kills 7, injures dozens; tire failure blamed
A bus crash in Mississippi on Saturday morning resulted in seven fatalities and left dozens injured after the vehicle overturned on Interstate 20 near Bovina in Warren County.
A bus crash in Mississippi on Saturday morning resulted in seven fatalities and left dozens injured after the vehicle overturned on Interstate 20 near Bovina in Warren County.
Escaped Mississippi murder suspect arrested at Chicago restaurant after hours-long standoff with police
A murder suspect who escaped from a Mississippi courthouse was arrested at a restaurant on Chicago's Near West Side, blocks from the Democratic National Convention, after an hours-long standoff with police.
A murder suspect who escaped from a Mississippi courthouse was arrested at a restaurant on Chicago's Near West Side, blocks from the Democratic National Convention, after an hours-long standoff with police.