Several state capitols evacuated after bomb threats
The development comes just days before the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Mississippi
Ballot shortages created democracy problems during Mississippi governor's election
People in Mississippi's largest county are demanding answers about why some polling places ran out of ballots and voters had to wait for them to be replenished on election day.
If Democrat Brandon Presley wins in Mississippi, it would buck 20 years of precedent
National Democrats think Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is vulnerable. They're pouring millions to help challenger Brandon Presley — a public service commissioner with a famous last name.
Mississippi judge declares mistrial in shooting attack on Black FedEx driver
Citing errors by police, a Mississippi judge declared a mistrial Thursday in the case of two white men accused of chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx driver who was making a delivery.
6 white ex-officers in Mississippi plead guilty to assault on 2 Black men
Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department said the Mississippi officers "caused harm to the entire community who feel that they can't trust the police officers who are supposed to serve them."
A Mississippi law limits who can help mail-in voters. A federal court struck it down
Mississippi passed a law restricting who could help voters seeking assistance casting their ballots by mail. A federal judge ruled it limited access to the polls and was therefore not permitted.
A trans girl will miss graduation because school officials told her to dress as a boy
The Mississippi 17-year-old is not participating in her high school graduation ceremony because school officials told her to dress like a boy and a federal judge did not block the officials' decision.
The blues returns to Mississippi's Parchman Prison Farm
Mississippi's Parchman Farm was once one of the country's most notorious prisons. The University of Mississippi has introduced college-level classes to offer inmates education - including the blues.
Mississippi jail escapee is found dead after an armed standoff, police say
Plumes of smoke emanated from the charred remains of the home in Mississippi hours after a body was recovered. Dylan Arrington, 22, perished inside the home, authorities said.
A former pro wrestler is charged in Mississippi with welfare fraud
Companies run by former professional wrestler Ted "Teddy" DiBiase Jr. received "sham contracts" in Mississippi and misspent millions of dollars of welfare money, according to a new federal indictment.