Three workers were killed and four injured when a road bridge over the Strong River collapsed as the workers were preparing it for demolition Wednesday afternoon in Simpson County, Miss. All seven workers were either killed or injured when the…
Aderrien Murry: Mississippi boy, 11, shot by officer after calling police
An 11-year-old boy who was shot by an officer after calling police for help has been released from hospital, his family says. Mississippi police arrived at Aderrien Murry’s home on Saturday responding to a domestic disturbance call placed by the…
Mississippi Meteorologist prays on-air as tornado heads directly for small town
A Mississippi meteorologist, shocked by radar images of a tornado belt headed for a small town in his viewing area, broke down on Friday and prayed live on-air. WTVA‘s Matt Laubhan was overcome as he watched his radar screen while…
Mississippi tornado kills 25 and brings devastation to US state
Search and rescue efforts are under way after one of the deadliest tornadoes to have ever hit the US state of Mississippi. At least 25 people have died following Friday night’s tornado, with more thought to be trapped under the…
Pilot in custody after threatening to crash plane into Walmart, Mississippi authorities say
Authorities say a plane that was circling over northern Mississippi and whose pilot had threatened to crash it into a Walmart store landed safely on Saturday. Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Twitter that the “situation has been resolved and that…