PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) encouraged Mississippians to participate in the annual ‘Great ShakeOut’ earthquake drill. The drill will be held on Oc…

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) – ALO, the fashion and lifestyle brand, will locate a new national fulfillment and distribution center in Southaven. The project will represent a corporate investment …

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WHLT) – Fort Walton Beach police announced a Mississippi man was arrested for impersonating a police officer. On October 12, 2026, an officer reported observing a man…

OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – A father and son, who were federally charged of possessing kratom and illegal substances at an Oxford business, appeared in court. The Oxford Eagle reported Yahya Moham…

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi Lottery player won $200,000 thanks to a scratch-off ticket. According to the Mississippi Lottery, a New Albany player score the $200,000 top prize on the…

MIAMI (AP) — A Florida prisoner who claimed he killed his cellmate so he could be moved to death row is set to be executed Tuesday, nearly 18 years after the fatal attack. James Robertson, 63, plea…

NEW YORK (AP) — Strong profit reports from Goldman Sachs, UnitedHealth Group and other big U.S. companies are helping to shore up the stock market on Tuesday, even as sharp drops for stocks in the …

This is not an article about politics, capital punishment or whether the Fort Hood shooter deserves to be executed in public for his crimes. Instead, it’s focused on the unprecedented parenta…

BOULDER CITY, Nev. (AP) — Janelle Sorenson loves the clear night skies in Boulder City, less than an hour’s drive from the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip. It’s a small, quiet town, and …

A new poll released on Tuesday found that 46 percent of likely voters believe all the votes in the midterms will be counted accurately, underscoring how voter faith in elections has taken a hit. 

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Elon Musk has called filmmaker Alex Gibney a lot of names leading up to the theatrical release of the documentary “Musk,” which is playing in select theaters in New York and Lo…

There are brewers aplenty around the U.S., but to be deemed the best among them is a feat only a few have achieved.

It is the latest report of people entering or emerging from manholes across the five boroughs since at least May.

Saltwater can damage lithium-ion batteries found in electric vehicles, hybrids, electric bicycles and scooters, potentially triggering fires days or even weeks after the initial exposure.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Una sola cosa. Just one thing. That’s all Victor Martinez wanted from listeners of his Spanish-language radio station — tell him one positive thing about President Donal…

Three blue-eyed mountain lion kittens have been discovered in the hills of Southern California, offering a hopeful glimpse into the future of a cougar population threatened by habitat loss and urba…

A St. Louis man is accused of stalking a woman from a casino in and robbing her of her winnings after she left.

President Donald Trump has pushed Congress to pass a proof-of-citizenship law, signed an executive order seeking a national voter ID requirement and tried to limit mail voting through U.S. Postal S…

MIAMI (AP) — A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million, an auction house announced Monday, calling it the highest price ev…

For years, 7-year-old Israel Solis couldn’t communicate with the world around him. Born with autism and nonverbal, he would bite and scratch himself in frustration when someone couldn’t understand …

NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk, the world’s only trillionaire, has quietly become the biggest known donor in this year’s midterm elections, doling out more than $276 million since July to tr…

Kelly Clarkson and a New York City toy store are playing the blame game after an incident over a mechanical singing bird.

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who oversees the Catholic Church’s pastoral services to Catholics in the U.S. military, is condemning the proposed livestream of the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasa…

Officials in Pennsylvania announced Monday that a 39-year-old woman from Franklin County died after contracting measles, bring the total for the year to six measles-related deaths, according to sta…

A coroner on Monday released the names of the gunman and six of the eight people he shot and killed at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, including seven of his relatives. The shooter in Friday’s …

“There are colleagues that have concerns,” Johnson said in an interview with CBS News.

“Breaking Bad” actor and advocate RJ Mitte is dead at the age of 34, the Brownsville Police Department confirmed Monday.

Federal agents searched Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C. home on Monday, only three weeks before the frequent target of President Donald Trump’s criticism stands for reelec…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday tried to boost Sen. Jon Husted’s reelection campaign by attacking two groups of Black immigrants during a rally in Ohio, where an organization…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The first member of the Navajo Nation to play in the NFL received a hero’s welcome Monday in New Mexico, where he signed footballs and jerseys and posed with fans for…

AUSTELL, Ga. (AP) — One person has died and several others were injured in an incident involving a Six Flags roller coaster Monday afternoon in Georgia, according to police. The incident took place…

Federal agents on Monday searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a startling escalation in a criminal investigation that brings renewed scrutiny to the frequent target of Trump admini…

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A cyberattack impacting Madison County’s website is also affecting other customers of U.S.NEXT, both in Mississippi and out of state. U.S. NEXT provides w…

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Extreme tropical weather led to two deaths in Mexico and caused widespread damage over the weekend as Hurricane Simon pounded the country’s Pacific coast, authorities said …

New Mexico officials accuse the Trump administration of overstepping its authority after the Department of Homeland Security issued a waiver seeking to bypass state water laws for border barrier co…

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on Monday ordered a 24-hour halt to tree-cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course, a historic D.C. course that has been part of President Donald Trump…

COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Two men were arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in Covington County. Covington County deputies said they were notified on October 10, 2026, by dispatc…

MAGEE, Miss. (WJTV) – Simpson County deputies announced a man was arrested in connection to a fatal assault at a reentry housing facility. On October 10, 2026, deputies responded to a report …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed lethal injection last month, according to…

Wall Street kicked off a busy week on Monday with a mixed finish for the major U.S. stock indexes, although the market remained near its all-time high. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% after wavering b…

THIS IS AN APNewsAlert. Check back for updates. AP’s earlier story is below. Actor Selma Blair was taken into custody after a flight from Los Angeles to New York for being physically abusive …

OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – The Ole Miss and Mississippi State women’s basketball teams earned spots on the 2026-27 SEC Preseason Media Poll. Order of Finish South Carolina Texas LSU Vanderb…

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, November 16-23, 2026. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Chil…

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – George County deputies are investigating after a man was shot and killed. Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call on Southern Oak Drive in the Howell c…

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Sixth Street Museum District in Hattiesburg will host a family-friendly Halloween celebration. Booseum will be held on October 23, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00…

ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office announced a man was arrested after a missing juvenile was found safe. On October 11, 2026, Adams County Sheriff Travis Pat…

RICHLAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Richland police announced a Magee man was arrested after a chase and standoff. On September 24, 2026, the Richland Police Department received information that Timothy…

MENDENHALL, Miss. (WJTV) – Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) announced a Mendenhall man was sentenced for one count of possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). On October 1, 2026…

BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) – Byram police announced a 19-year-old was arrested for an armed robbery during a fraudulent Facebook Marketplace transaction. On October 9, 2026, Byram police arrested Ja…

PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – One person was injured during a boating accident on the lake at Percy Quin State Park. The incident occurred just before 2:30 p.m. on October 11, 2026. According t…