Mississippi

Arrest made in Tasia Fortune homicide investigation

8 clusters · 70 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Jackson police arrest man in Tasia Fortune homicide case

In early August 2026, the body of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, a mother of four, was discovered hanging from a tree behind a vacant home in the Road of Remembrance neighborhood of Jackson, Mississippi. The Mississippi Stat

Fifth Circuit ruling on Jackson water contamination lawsuit

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Fifth Circuit rules clean water is not a constitutional right

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the dismissal of a class-action lawsuit brought by residents of Jackson, Mississippi, regarding lead-contaminated drinking water. The 2022 lawsuit alleged that city offi

Southwest US heat wave, wildfire, and monsoon impacts

27 clusters · 93 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Southern California faces extreme heat and high humidity

By September 9, extreme heat and high humidity continued to impact the Southwest and Southern California. In Southern California, a high-pressure system from Arizona and offshore winds drove multiple temperature records.

Wells death: family and NAACP call for federal probe

25 clusters · 226 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nolan Wells family subpoenas social media firms for digital evidence

The investigation into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose body was recovered on Horn Island on July 6, 2026, continues amid legal scrutiny and federal calls for oversight. While an independent autopsy listed the

Death of jazz singer Cassandra Wilson

3 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Cassandra Wilson, influential jazz singer, dies at 70

Grammy-winning jazz singer, songwriter, and producer Cassandra Wilson has died at the age of 70. According to her manager and the Hinds County Coroner, she passed away peacefully at her home in her native Jackson, Missis

US regional food identity and culinary culture

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Regional food identity and state dishes drive US culinary culture

Research from Michigan State University indicates that regional food identity in the United States often diverges from actual local agricultural production. Consumers frequently associate specific foods with a state’s id

Mississippi Senate election contest

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Mississippi Senate race: Colom challenges Hyde-Smith to debates

Democratic prosecutor Scott Colom is campaigning to unseat Republican incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi. Colom has centered his platform on combating Washington corruption and addressing inflation, receiv

Ursa Major Technologies business expansion

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Ursa Major to go public via $2.3 billion SPAC merger

Ursa Major Technologies has initiated a period of significant operational and financial expansion. The company first opened a new manufacturing facility in Longmont, Colorado, to increase production of avionics and in-sp

Acadian Ambulance regional service expansion

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Acadian Ambulance expands Mississippi operations to George County

Acadian Ambulance has secured new service contracts and expanded its regional presence in the Southern United States. In late July 2026, the company was selected to renew its emergency medical services contract for Ouac

Tropical Storm Arthur disaster recovery

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: SBA offers disaster loans for Mississippi and Louisiana residents

Following the impact of Tropical Storm Arthur, disaster assistance programs have been activated for residents and local governments in Louisiana and Mississippi. In Louisiana, the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved

Heat safety management in US high school sports

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Mississippi high school football teams face heat safety challenges

National health and sports organizations have issued guidance to mitigate heat-related illnesses for student-athletes as fall sports seasons approach. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) advi

North American extreme heat and severe storm events

116 clusters · 571 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Midwest weather forecast predicts midweek storms and potential flooding

Following the extreme heat and flooding in early July 2026, a persistent pattern of severe weather and high temperatures continued through mid-August. In early August, a widespread pattern of thunderstorms impacted the M

Economic and human impact of US hurricanes

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: U.S. hurricane damage exceeds $1.5 trillion since 1980

Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) indicates that since 1980, hurricanes in the United States have caused over $1.5 trillion in damages and 7,211 fatalities. On average, these events res

Global rise in digital gambling addiction risks

2 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Youth online gambling rises in Argentina and Mississippi

Health experts and researchers are raising alarms regarding the rise of digital gambling addiction, noting its significant impact on mental health and its prevalence among younger populations. In Mexico, the National Co

Morgan Freeman's continued career in acting and music

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Morgan Freeman releases symphonic blues album

Actor Morgan Freeman has reaffirmed his commitment to his career at age 89, stating he has no plans to retire and will continue working as long as suitable roles and compensation are available. He is set to reprise his r

Maine smartphone safety rankings for children

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Maine ranked third safest U.S. state for children with cell phones

A study by electronics manufacturer WellPCB has ranked Maine as the third safest U.S. state for children owning smartphones. The ranking utilizes a “phone danger score” derived from the average age at which children rece