Botched gas chamber execution changed US law
The harrowing execution of serial killer Jimmy Lee Gray in a Mississippi gas chamber, where he died banging his head against a steel pole, led to the abolition of the method. Read the full story.
The harrowing execution of serial killer Jimmy Lee Gray in a Mississippi gas chamber, where he died banging his head against a steel pole, led to the abolition of the method. Read the full story.
Sheldon Herrington Jr. pleads guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Jimmie 'Jay' Lee, a prominent LGBTQ+ figure. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Opening statements start in the trial of Brian Walshe, accused of murdering his wife Ana. Walshe has pleaded guilty to misleading police and disposing of her remains, but denies murder. Follow the latest.
The Egg Bowl descended into chaos as a massive brawl erupted between Ole Miss and Mississippi State, hours after a bizarre security breach involving a stolen quarterback jersey. Discover how the drama unfolded.
Television producer Shonda Rhimes donates $1.5 million to preserve the Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was lynched, creating a 'sacred' memorial site set to open by 2030.
The Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was tortured and killed will open as a sacred memorial by 2030, purchased with a $1.5m donation from Shonda Rhimes. Explore this pivotal Civil Rights history.
Shocking conviction of American pastor Jackie Shroyer for the brutal murder of his wife during their religious mission in Angola reveals dark secrets behind the missionary facade.
Governor Tate Reeves announces emergency measures as Mississippi faces unprecedented agricultural devastation, with farmers reporting near-total crop losses following extreme weather conditions.
Christopher and Parker Scholtes face first-degree murder charges after the grisly discovery of two women's bodies in an Arizona home, in a case that has shocked the local community.
Chaos ensues in Mississippi as authorities hunt down and euthanise second escaped monkey, raising serious questions about animal transport safety protocols.
A rhesus monkey that escaped from a wildlife sanctuary met a tragic end after being shot by authorities in Mississippi, sparking animal welfare concerns and questions about exotic animal management.
Severe tornadoes have torn through Southern US states, causing multiple fatalities and widespread damage to homes and infrastructure across several communities.
The Australian woman convicted of murdering three people with a lethal mushroom lunch files appeal against her guilty verdicts, claiming insufficient evidence.
A Mississippi mother became an unlikely hero when she shot and killed an escaped rhesus macaque monkey that threatened her children in their own backyard. The dramatic incident has raised serious questions about exotic animal ownership and public safety.
A Mississippi woman took matters into her own hands when she encountered an escaped monkey on a highway, shooting the animal in what authorities are calling a highly unusual case.
A monkey that escaped from a Mississippi zoo has been fatally shot by authorities, sparking outrage and raising serious questions about animal containment protocols.
A dramatic multi-state manhunt ends as murder suspect Steven Lorenzo Heidelberg is apprehended in Louisiana after escaping Mississippi custody during hospital visit.
A 17-year-old from Mississippi faces capital murder charges after allegedly confessing to killing his grandmother following an argument about church attendance in a shocking family tragedy.
Dramatic escape of research monkeys in Mississippi sparks major containment operation and raises questions about animal transport safety protocols.
A US federal lawsuit alleges a Mississippi-based company engaged in human trafficking by bringing workers from Mauritius under false pretences and subjecting them to exploitative conditions in New Orleans hotels.
A Pennsylvania father has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the horrific murder of his 11-year-old son, whose body was discovered on Halloween night in 2022.
A family's cross-country move turns to despair as their cherished Chihuahua, Bella, disappears during a rest stop, sparking a desperate multi-state search and emotional appeals for her safe return.
A federal investigation reveals disturbing patterns of excessive force and rights violations by Jackson police officers, prompting urgent Department of Justice intervention.
Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance encountered furious protests during a Turning Point USA rally in Mississippi, where conservative commentator Erika Kirk confronted him over his past criticism of the former president.
A devastating tornado has claimed three lives in Louisiana's rural Jackson area, leaving a trail of destruction and emergency responders searching for survivors amid severe weather warnings.
Dozens of research monkeys have escaped from a Mississippi laboratory, raising serious concerns about potential disease transmission and public health risks in the local community.
Federal authorities have intercepted a truck carrying nearly 100 live monkeys in sweltering conditions, sparking major animal welfare concerns and a multi-agency investigation.
A potentially disease-carrying research monkey escapes Louisiana lab during transport, triggering multi-state search and urgent public health warnings in Mississippi.
Four critically important research monkeys have vanished after their transport vehicle crashed, triggering a multi-agency search and public health warnings in Mississippi.
A Mississippi middle school teacher has been terminated following accusations of sexualising students and maintaining inappropriate relationships, sparking intense debate about educator conduct standards.