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 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.
A quiet Mississippi town is reeling after a devastating mass shooting at a family gathering in Leland left six people dead and multiple others injured in one of America's latest gun violence tragedies.
Mississippi authorities launch unprecedented legal action against UK energy giant Drax, alleging dangerous air pollution violations at its wood pellet plants that threaten community health.
British national Charles Crawford executed in Mississippi for the brutal 1992 murders of two neighbours, marking a controversial end to decades of legal battles.
Greenville, Mississippi declares state of emergency as rampant armed robberies and carjackings force authorities to implement strict 8pm-6am curfew. Residents describe living in fear as police struggle to contain violence surge.
A Mississippi mother and her boyfriend have confessed to unspeakable crimes against her young daughter, including rape and confinement in a pit, in a disturbing court case that has horrified the nation.
In an astonishing turn of events, a Mississippi man believed to have drowned has been found alive in Missouri after travelling over 400 miles, with his family attributing his survival to divine intervention.
Federal investigators have descended on Jackson, Mississippi, executing search warrants in a sweeping corruption investigation targeting local government officials and their associates.
A violent shooting incident in Leland, Mississippi has resulted in multiple casualties, with two suspects now in custody as police investigate the motive behind the attack that has left the small community reeling.
American investigators join UK police probe into tragic deaths of siblings at central London property as international cooperation intensifies.
Tate Reeves, Mississippi's Governor, faces local opposition as he seeks to relocate City Hall operations to a state-owned building, raising questions about political overreach in small-town governance.
Tragedy strikes Leland, Mississippi as a homecoming celebration turns deadly with multiple shootings leaving one woman dead and two others wounded in separate incidents.
A peaceful evening at a Mississippi bar turned to tragedy when a gunman opened fire in Leland, leaving multiple people dead and several critically injured in a devastating mass shooting.
Tragedy strikes Arkansas County as a residential property collapse claims four lives and leaves several critically injured in a devastating structural failure.
Terrifying scenes unfolded at Leland High School in Mississippi when a 15-year-old student allegedly opened fire in a school corridor, leaving one person injured and triggering mass panic among students and staff.