
Dead endangered whale washes up on Mississippi Gulf Coast
Scientists are examining the corpse of an endangered whale that washed up on a Mississippi Gulf Coast beach.
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Scientists are examining the corpse of an endangered whale that washed up on a Mississippi Gulf Coast beach.
Police in Mississippi shot and killed a woman who was holding another person hostage in a Walmart store as she said she needed help and demanded to speak to a news anchor.
Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with seven fires in Mississippi's capital city.
Police in Mississippi's capital city say they discovered the grisly scene in an abandoned house.
Heavy rainfall and flooding led to problems at the deteriorating O.B. Curtis Water Plant and a drop in water pressure citywide for seven days.
The unveiling of the statue coincides with the release this month of "Till," a movie focusing on Mamie Till-Mobley's private trauma over her son's death.
A Jackson wastewater hauler pleaded guilty for his part in illegally discharging industrial waste into the Jackson sewer system, prosecutors announced.
"I'm hoping a political figure, or someone, some billionaire, is out there saying, 'You know what? I'm going to bet on Prime,'" Deion Sanders, now coaching football at Jackson State University, says.
Congress is investigating the crisis that left 150,000 people in Mississippi's capital city without running water for several days in late summer.
New details emerge in an investigation that has been swirling around the famed quarterback, a Mississippi native, and former state officials.
Lack of rainfall in recent weeks has left the Mississippi River approaching record low levels.
The former quarterback has been accused of trying to steer welfare funds to the volleyball program at his alma mater.
John Davis pleaded guilty to new federal charges in a conspiracy to misspend tens of millions of dollars that were intended to help needy families.
The work will be similar to the investigations in Flint, Michigan, and Red Hill, Hawaii, an official said.
The National Guard has been called to help as schools and businesses have been forced to close, but the urgent crisis has no end in sight.
"Our focus right now for FEMA is ... making sure that they have safe water to drink" in Jackson, the state capital, Deanne Criswell told CBS News.
Heavy rains caused problems at a water treatment plant, leading to low pressure and concerns about firefighting and people's ability to take showers and flush toilets.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church sends truckloads of supplies to help Texas and Mississippi recover from devastating storms.
The First black woman to represent Mississippi in the Miss USA pageant takes home the title.
Guide to five of the most important cities to visit in the South for music lovers
Mississippi State, Florida State, Auburn and Mississippi are the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings.
October is the best month for college football, and it is getting started on the right foot this weekend. The first weekend in October will serve up six games between top 25 teams, which will be a nice breath of fresh air after the last few weeks.
National Enquirer, the 97-year-old controversial tabloid behind several bombshell celebrity and political scandals, has sold itself to a brand acquisition company.
Residents near the site have been ordered to evacuate because of the risk of death or serious injury.
A $747 million Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs Monday night for players willing to risk $2 against the long, long odds of winning the big prize.
At least 2,509 people have died and rescuers are racing to pull survivors from beneath the rubble after a devastating earthquake ripped through Turkey and Syria early Monday.
Atlanta is known worldwide as the cradle of the civil rights movement. In addition, Atlanta is the crowning jewel of America's South.
National Enquirer, the 97-year-old controversial tabloid behind several bombshell celebrity and political scandals, has sold itself to a brand acquisition company.
Residents near the site have been ordered to evacuate because of the risk of death or serious injury.
A $747 million Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs Monday night for players willing to risk $2 against the long, long odds of winning the big prize.
At least 2,509 people have died and rescuers are racing to pull survivors from beneath the rubble after a devastating earthquake ripped through Turkey and Syria early Monday.
Atlanta is known worldwide as the cradle of the civil rights movement. In addition, Atlanta is the crowning jewel of America's South.
National Enquirer, the 97-year-old controversial tabloid behind several bombshell celebrity and political scandals, has sold itself to a brand acquisition company.
"I know they've got to do something, but locking the stuff up definitely just has me walking by that aisle," said Holohan, a business consultant.
A major hospital system in northern Florida said Friday it is diverting some emergency room patients and canceling surgeries after a security problem with information technology.
Honda and the U.S. government are urging owners of about 8,200 older vehicles not to drive them until dangerous air bag inflators are replaced.
"Hey @Ticketmaster you better have your servers ready!!!" one person tweeted. "Don't screw this up," said another.
A 30-year-old councilwoman in the borough of Sayreville, New Jersey, was found shot to death in her car on Wednesday, according to authorities.
A New York man has pleaded guilty to making threatening phone calls to Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, according to federal prosecutors.
A former "Dances With Wolves" actor who faces at least five felonies for allegedly sexually abusing Indigenous girls is scheduled to face a judge for the first time in the case on Thursday.
In her podcast, Savannah Chrisley says her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, are doing well in prison.
Two more Memphis police officers have been disciplined and three emergency responders fired in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols, officials said Monday, widening the circle of punishment for the shocking display of police brutality after video showed many more people failed to help him beyond the five officers accused of beating him to death.
If new US Department of Agriculture school food guidelines stand as proposed, chocolate milk is in, but for the first time ever, at least some added sugars will be out.
A local community pharmacy is changing lives and helping those who need it most, one prescription at a time.
The zombies are identifiable by the fungi bursting from their bodies: a thicket of spiky tendrils, a miniature garden of mushroom-like fruiting bodies.
A middle Georgia prosecutor says he won't pursue criminal charges against a sheriff's deputy who in February 2022 shot and killed a man who had been reported as suicidal.
Damar Hamlin has been released after being hospitalized for more than a week due to a cardiac arrest he suffered during "Monday Night Football" more than a week ago.
Legendary quarterback Tom Brady has announced his retirement after 23 seasons in the NFL.
Puppy Bowl XIX is the 19th annual event aimed at raising awareness about pet adoptions.
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett, who led the Bulldogs to their second straight national championship, was arrested early Sunday after police said he was intoxicated and banging on doors.
Black quarterbacks have come a long way in the NFL since Fritz Pollard became the first to play in the league in 1923.
Billy Packer, an Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS, died Thursday. He was 82.
Florida lawmakers will meet Monday to complete a state takeover of Walt Disney World's self-governing district and expand a migrant relocation program.
A 30-year-old councilwoman in the borough of Sayreville, New Jersey, was found shot to death in her car on Wednesday, according to authorities.
The Republican-led House of Representatives voted on Thursday to pass a resolution to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the powerful House Foreign Affairs Committee.
A New York man has pleaded guilty to making threatening phone calls to Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, according to federal prosecutors.
Newly reelected Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia is promising to use his first full term to cut deals where possible with Republicans and deliver for his home state.
"Melinda Dillon was such a great actress, with a wonderful delicacy about her. She was a delight to direct in Prince of Tides. May she rest in peace," Barbra Streisand wrote.
"I wrote this book to honor the 6-year-old Viola," she said. "To honor her life, her joy, her trauma, everything. And, it has just been such a journey -- I just EGOT!"
The rapper performed "Without You," an original song dedicated to Takeoff. "Things ain't the same without you," Quavo sang.
The 65th Grammy Awards were presented on Sunday. Most of the awards were announced during a pre-televised ceremony.
Beyoncé stands alone on her Grammy throne: With her fourth win Sunday night, she has become the most decorated artist in the show's history.
Case Kenny, author and podcaster, discusses his new book “New Mindset, Who Dis?”
The Hammonds House Museum celebrates its 35th Year Anniversary.
The Alliance Theatre teams up with AIDS Health Foundation for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
National Organization on Disability explains the importance of hiring diversity.
Controversial tabloid the National Enquirer has a new owner. (CNN/National Enquirer/WATE)