Morgan Gill

The new law increases penalties for possessing, selling or transferring stolen firearms, especially if those guns are later used in violent crimes.

A new law will move some minors accused of firearm offenses into adult court as state leaders target violent crime.

In rural communities such as Beaumont, staying active often depends on what residents can create for themselves.

BEAUMONT, Miss.—In rural communities such as Beaumont, staying active often depends on what residents can create for themselves.

A $150 million medical park designed to run on solar power, hydrogen fuel cells and battery storage is moving forward in Biloxi after weather-related delays.

As lone star ticks spread across the Southeast, Mississippi residents face a growing risk of tick-borne illness and alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-related allergy that can cause reactions to red meat.

As lone star ticks spread across the Southeast, Mississippi residents face a growing risk of tick-borne illness and alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-related allergy that can cause reactions to red meat.

By Morgan Gill, Roy Howard Community Journalism Center Published Jun. 27, 2026 at 1:34 AM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago

Kyle Hill, president of the Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association and Lamar County fire coordinator, said four firefighters in Mississippi died by suicide over the past year. He said the deaths reflect the emotional toll of the job.

Bullock said properly stored consumer fireworks do not have an expiration date. “As long as you take responsible care of it, keep it safe, dry, it'll last forever,” Bullock said.