All articles tagged with #mississippi
Originally Published 18 hours ago — by Mississippi Today
A fire caused by arson heavily damaged Mississippi's largest synagogue in Jackson, with authorities arresting a suspect; the incident is under investigation, and the synagogue has suspended services indefinitely.
Originally Published 21 hours ago — by abcnews.go.com
A 24-year-old man, Daricka Moore, was arrested in Mississippi after allegedly killing six people, including relatives and a child, across three locations. The victims included his father, uncle, brother, and a young child, with the motive still unknown. Moore was taken into custody without incident and faces capital murder charges.
Originally Published 1 day ago — by PBS
A 24-year-old man, Daricka M. Moore, has been charged with the murder of six people, including a child, in northeast Mississippi, with the shootings occurring at three locations and believed to be family-related. The investigation is ongoing, and Moore faces multiple charges, with the incident highlighting a tragic family violence case.
Originally Published 1 day ago — by NBC News
A single gunman killed six people across three locations in Mississippi, with the suspect in custody and no ongoing threat to the community; the motive remains under investigation.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
Elon Musk's AI company xAI plans to invest $20 billion in building a large data center in Southaven, Mississippi, which will house the world's largest supercomputer and create numerous jobs, despite environmental concerns and local opposition.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by Yahoo
Mississippi residents receiving SSI will get two payments in December, one on the 1st and another on the 31st, to avoid the New Year's Day holiday, with the next regular payment due in January 2026. Social Security recipients will see a 2.8% increase in benefits starting in January 2026, with payments scheduled throughout the year. The December double payment is the last of its kind for the year.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by The Guardian
Residents of Gloster, Mississippi, are suing Drax, alleging that the company's wood-pellet mill has caused significant air pollution and health problems, contradicting promises of economic revitalization; despite upgrades and fines, violations persist, raising concerns about environmental and community impacts.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by NBC Sports
Mississippi allowed Charlie Weis Jr. to return as offensive coordinator for the College Football Playoff to boost Ole Miss's ranking, despite initial reluctance, with LSU coach Lane Kiffin supporting the decision for strategic and financial reasons.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether states can continue to count late-arriving mail ballots, a contentious issue linked to election laws and political debates, with a decision expected by late June to impact future elections.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide whether federal law prohibits states from counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day, focusing on Mississippi's procedures and potentially impacting other states' voting laws ahead of the 2026 midterms. The case involves the interpretation of 'Election Day' and whether federal statutes override state rules allowing late ballots, with significant implications for election processes nationwide.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
The Supreme Court will consider whether federal law prohibits states from counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day, a case involving Mississippi's law that allows such ballots to be counted if received within five days post-election, with implications for nationwide voting procedures.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Daily Memphian
Marshall Steakhouse, a popular fine dining restaurant in Mississippi, is going up for sale as owner Randall Swaney shifts his focus to a new location in Oxford, Mississippi, despite its current popularity.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
An explosion at a chemical plant in Yazoo City, Mississippi, caused an ammonia leak and a large plume of yellow smoke, prompting evacuations and shelter-in-place orders. No injuries have been reported, and emergency responders are monitoring air quality to ensure public safety.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
An explosion at CF Industries' chemical plant near Yazoo City, Mississippi, caused an ammonia leak and prompted evacuations, but no injuries were reported. Emergency responders are managing the situation, and air monitoring is ongoing to ensure public safety.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
Mississippi Democrats have gained ground in the state Senate, breaking the Republican supermajority, partly due to court-ordered redistricting that improved Black voters' representation, highlighting the impact of fair district maps on election outcomes.