Mississippi News
News about Events in Mississippi
Aggregated Mississippi News Articles
- Saltwater intrusion in Mississippi River threatens livelihoods
Researchers say drought, sea level rise, severe storms and dredging are partly to blame for the increased in frequency and swatch of saltwater intrusion.
CBS News. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:15:41 -0400. - Energy Secretary embroiled in new Drax greenwashing row
Activists from Gloster in Mississippi, where Drax runs a wood pellet factory, say pollution from its plant has caused health issues for people nearby.
Daily Mail. Sat, 26 Apr 2025 20:51:43 GMT. - Chargers draft Mississippi receiver Tre Harris, add Jamaree Caldwell to D-line
For the second consecutive season, the Chargers pick a wide receiver in the second round of the NFL draft, selecting Mississippi's Tre Harris at No. 55.
Thuc Nhi Nguyen. Los Angeles Times. Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:52:59 GMT. - Associated Bank extends branch network to new state
Associated Bank now has nine branches in the St. Louis area, with all of its previously existing locations on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River.
James Drew. American City Business Journals. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:52:03 +0000. - Riverfront project's visitor attraction, economic potential for Downtown
Memphis River Parks Partnership's Andrew Kiepe: "This gives people an excuse to stop, get out, and experience the Mississippi River."
Susan Ellis. American City Business Journals. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:41:15 +0000. - See which U.S. rivers are considered the most endangered
The list of 10 most endangered rivers of 2025, according to the nonprofit American Rivers, includes the Mississippi River and the lower Rio Grande.
CBS News. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:14:00 -0400. - 'Mississippi Musk': State auditor's MOGE report finds $400M in government waste
Mississippi state auditor Shad White said the Magnolia State is pursuing its own version of DOGE, finding $400 million in waste.
Fox News. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:00:31 -0400. - In Midwest farm country, a tradition of duck hunting has healed the dried-out landscape
The love of birds, for sport, food or observation, has been the saving grace of swamps, marshes and shallow lakes along the Mississippi River.
Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:20:36 GMT. - Mississippi college students build a virtual campus, brick by brick
Students at a Mississippi university built a detailed "Minecraft" version of their campus.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:22:00 GMT. - Mississippi turtle rescue helps tortoise that was lost during tornado outbreak
"He's got some injuries to overcome, but he's at least back in the arms of his family."
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:56:00 GMT. - No state has ended personal income taxes since 1980, but Mississippi and Kentucky may change that
About 45 years have passed since a U.S. state last eliminated its income tax on wages and salaries. But with recent actions in Mississippi and Kentucky, two states now are on a path to do so, if their economies keep growing.
David A. Lieb. Washington Times. Sun, 06 Apr 2025 08:44:27 -0400. - Mississippi mortician allegedly stashed bodies inside storage unit after losing license, business: Officials
A mortician in Mississippi was charged criminally after he allegedly put human bodies inside a storage unit, according to officials.
Fox News. Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:00:23 -0400.
Mississippi Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Mississippi as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 2,988,726 | -0.02 |
| July 1, 2015 | 2,989,390 | -0.10 |
| July 1, 2014 | 2,992,400 | 0.06 |
| July 1, 2013 | 2,990,482 | 0.19 |
| July 1, 2012 | 2,984,945 | 0.23 |
| July 1, 2011 | 2,978,162 | 0.26 |
| July 1, 2010 | 2,970,322 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Mississippi was 2,967,297.
In 2008, the estimated population of Mississippi was 2,938,618, whereas
in 2006, the population of Mississippi was about 2,896,713.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Mississippi's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
QuickFacts about Mississippi web page. For maps of Mississippi,
visit this Mississippi Map
website.
The photograph above shows the state capitol building
in Jackson, Mississippi.
Mississippi newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their
addresses, phone numbers, and website links;
Mississippi library names, descriptions, and
website links are listed on this page.
More information about Mississippi
can be found here.