Coroner confirms cause of death for kidnapped baby killed in I-10 shootout
The Harrison County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the cause of death for the 4-month-baby boy that was kidnapped by a Louisiana murder suspect Monday. The coroner stated that the baby,…
Hattiesburg Mayor issues statement after plane crash tragedy
Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker has issued a statement following the Tuesday night plane crash which claimed the lives of four people. One was a Hattiesburg resident, the other victims were…
12 tornadoes, damage to homes reported following Sunday & Tuesday severe weather
It’s been an eventful week in Mississippi with multiple rounds of severe weather impacting a large portion of the state. As damage assessments continue after storms ravaged the state on…
Peleton Recalling Treadmills After Child’s Death and Injuries
Peleton is recalling over 100-thousand of its treadmills after the death of one child, and over 70 reports of customers being pulled under the treadmill. The recall includes the Tread…
Facebook ban on Trump upheld – Former President launches new communication platform
Facebook's independent Oversite Board has upheld Facebook’s decision on January 7, 2021, to restrict then-President Donald Trump’s access to posting content on his Facebook page and Instagram account. However, the…
Update: Victims identified after four confirmed dead following plane crash in Hattiesburg
A plane crashed into a home Tuesday night in Hattiesburg claiming the lives of four people. The Hattiesburg Police Department says according to Forrest County Coroner Butch Benedict, the victims…
Mississippi Walmart & Sam’s Club pharmacies offering walk-in vaccinations
Photo courtesy of Walmart Access to the COVID-19 vaccine continues to expand in Mississippi with the announcement that 85 Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies are now offering the shot. All…
Unemployment benefits aren’t the only thing keeping Mississippians from returning to work
Federal unemployment policies that make it more profitable for some Mississippians NOT to work are getting the blame for a lot of the worker shortages being experienced across our state. …
Analysis: Census figures reveal key findings for Mississippi and the Nation
The following article is a collaboration among Anne Cafer, a University of Mississippi assistant professor of sociology; Jamiko Deleveaux, a postdoctoral research associate; and Lynn Woo is a senior research associate,…
