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"We will do whatever is necessary to build the border wall to stop this ongoing crisis of immigration," said White House...

Police in Northern California say they'll pursue criminal charges against a wildfire cleanup worker who posted photos of...

Lawyers for the family of a 7-year-old girl who died while in U.S. Border Patrol custody say she did not suffer from a lack...

Some of the nation’s largest businesses asked Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith to return campaign donations after she said she...

For the first time, the public is getting a look at an internal review of the state auditor's office. MPB's Ashley Norwood...

Brooks and her foundation held a toy drive on Dec. 1 that secured 150 gifts for the kids, along with added gifts provided...

Google  GAUTIER, Mississippi -- Gautier police continue to search for a pit bull believed to have attacked and killed a...

While Lawrence may be moving on to greener pastures, Wednesday was the day he received praise and support as he enters the...

Cameron D. MayFile photo/Gulflive.com  JACKSON, Mississippi -- Although the justices reversed one conviction, the 50-year...

OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- For the third year in a row, Mississippi state superintendent Carey Wright visited Ocean...

More than 95-thousand children in Mississippi, under the age of 18, are living with grandparents according to the national...

The state agency charged with protecting Mississippi's neglected children lacks the accounting system and manpower it...

If you’re a young adult in the Mississippi Delta, you have two choices — leave for more opportunities or stay and face a...

National health statistics weigh Mississippi as one of the most obese states. As MPB's Ashley Norwood reports, some...

OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- Heather Eason is, by nature, a very upbeat, optimistic person. But even her wildest...

Human Trafficking is at the top of the 2019 legislative session agenda, which begins January 8. As MPB's Desare Frazier...

Thousands of Mississippi parents won't celebrate Christmas with their children because they're incarcerated. MPB's Desare...

PASCAGOULA, Mississippi -- Todd Trenchard used to spend $5,000 a day on cocaine and drink rubbing alcohol with Sprite. He...

At least 200 Mississippi parents are hoping their child will be the one selected in a special needs scholarship lottery...

Thousands of Mississippians are sometimes uncertain about where their next meal might come from. MPB's Ashley Norwood...

WILMINGTON, Delaware -- Perhaps the best way to begin this story is with Dona Krystosek's own words: "When the most...

Legislative leaders and criminal justice advocates are trying to find out why some inmates are held in jail for long...

Mississippians are remembering George H. W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States. MPB's Ashley Norwood talks with...

OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- With the ownership dispute now settled, the City of Ocean Springs is moving full speed ahead...

OCEAN SPRINGS -- It appears the Mississippi Rising Coalition may be running out of options after the Fifth Circuit Court of...

Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act is underway and there's less than two weeks to beat the deadline. While the state's...

The number of minors reported abducted and forced into sex trafficking is on the rise, according to law enforcement in...

Advocates for Mississippi families and policy experts are expecting a finalized Farm Bill from Congress this week. As MPB's...

Thousands of Mississippi families will need a helping hand to put toys under the tree this Christmas. MPB's Ashley Norwood...

UPDATE: The Mississippi Press learned Wednesday morning the annual Ocean Springs Christmas tree lighting has been moved...

PASCAGOULA, Mississippi -- Officials with a manatee sighting network are concerned for the welfare of a manatee spotted in...

Despite declines in the rate of HIV/AIDS in other states, Mississippi ranks 4th in the nation for infections. That's...

An education consulting group reviewing the Jackson Public School District is releasing its findings. MPB's Ashley Norwood...

Few states have held more sway on Capitol Hill because of Senate seniority and committee chairmanships, which helped bring...

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who recently apologized for a reference to a public hanging, said she won her run-off election...

With a late boost from President Trump, Ms. Hyde-Smith defeated the Democratic candidate, Mike Espy, and set the Republican...

Richardson opened fire on both men, killing 18-year-old Titus Kelly Jr., of Ocean Springs and seriously injuring...

At a rally for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi, who is facing a competitive runoff election, President Trump...

The president offered an unabashed endorsement of Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who is under fire over comments that seemed to...

The suspects have been identified as 18-year-old Titus Kelly Jr., who was pronounced dead on the scene and 19-year-old...

OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- Ocean Springs aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday night to replace longtime Municipal Court...