Mississippi

LIFESTYLE June 21

Fishermen in Mississippi pull off dramatic rescue of 38 dogs treading water

Three men turned a normal day of fishing into a rescue mission after discovering 38 dogs treading water nearly one mile from a bank off Grenada Lake in Mississippi.

Abortion June 18

Judge rules federal agency cannot force Louisiana, Mississippi to offer employee accommodations for abortions

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction to block a federal rule that would have required two states to provide workers with accommodations to obtain abortions.

Louisiana June 15

Abducted Louisiana child, 4, found dead and sister injured in suspected human trafficking case: police

The suspect in a Louisiana child abduction case was arrested and the body of the missing 4-year-old was found dead in the woods, police said.

Fox News Flash May 30

Mississippi family fears retaliation from carjackers caught on home camera: 'It's not safe'

Mississippi resident Heather Allen told "Fox & Friends First" she is afraid carjackers could return and retaliate against her family as police continue their search for the suspects.

CRIME May 24

Navy Reserve veteran pleads guilty to beheading Satanic statue in Iowa State Capitol

A former congressional candidate has pleaded guilty to vandalizing a pagan idol displayed at the Iowa State Capitol last year.

Mississippi May 22

FBI agents raided the office and business of a Mississippi prosecutor, but no one is saying why

The business and office of Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens was raided by the FBI, although officials did not say whether the Mississippi prosecutor was suspected of wrongdoing.

Mississippi May 22

National Folk Festival to be held in Mississippi's capital from 2025 through 2027

The National Folk Festival will be held in Mississippi's capital city from 2025 through 2027 and will feature art, music, food and dance from cultures around the U.S. and world.

Mississippi May 21

Mississippi woman pleads guilty to stealing government funds

Mississippi woman Misty Burgess pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally taking unemployment benefits in 2020 using the information of her sister, who was incarcerated at the time.

Fox News Flash May 21

Former school campus becomes tent city as Mississippi neighborhood's homeless population reaches crisis point

Patrick Murphy, whose Mississippi neighborhood has been devastated by an uptick in the homeless population, told "Fox & Friends First" about the ongoing struggle.

Second Amendment May 20

Texas judge blocks Biden administration rule requiring more gun sellers to run background checks

A federal judge has temporarily blocked some enforcement of a new Biden administration rule that would force more gun sellers to run background checks.