Mississippi News
News about Events in Mississippi
Aggregated Mississippi News Articles
- Walmart selects Olive Branch for massive fulfillment center
The behemoth retailer's first fulfillment center in Mississippi will bring 250 full-time jobs to the region.
Stephen Macleod. American City Business Journals. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:52:26 +0000. - Mississippi man, 42, accused of shooting a police officer in the driveway of the victim's home
Anthony Carpenter, 42, was charged with murder of an off-duty officer and arrested by the Memphis Police Department gang unit on Tuesday after the Monday shooting.
Daily Mail. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 20:08:23 GMT. - No. 4 Auburn wins 13th straight, beats Ole Miss
Walker Kessler scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and No. 4 Auburn rallied from an early 14-point deficit to beat Mississippi 80-71 on Saturday night.
Fox News. Sun, 16 Jan 2022 14:54:53 GMT. - New Jersey Gov. Murphy signs bill preserving abortion in state law
Over a dozen states have laws ready to go into effect following the Supreme Court's decision on the Mississippi abortion law.
Peter Aitken. Fox News. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:50:31 GMT. - Senate passes bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Emmett Till and his mother
Till was abducted, tortured and killed after witnesses said he whistled at a white woman in Mississippi, a scenario contradicted by others who were with Till at the time.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:22:00 GMT. - Supreme Court thrusts abortion into midterms fight with Mississippi case
The Supreme Court said Monday it would take up a blockbuster dispute over Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban.
CBS News. Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:19:05 -0500. - Tunica casino GM promoted to president and COO over MGM's Southeast operations
In his new role, Brandon Dardeau will oversee two of the largest casino employers in Mississippi.
Corey Davis. American City Business Journals. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 17:27:13 +0000. - Mississippi lieutenant governor tests positive for COVID-19
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann (R) has tested positive for COVID-19 in a breakthrough case.Hosemann's diagnosis came just one day after the opening day of a legislative session when he ...
Monique Beals. The Hill. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 17:14:34 +0000. - Baylor Vs. Ole Miss Picks And Predictions: Sugar Bowl Betting Guide
The No. 7 Baylor Bears meet the No. 8 Mississippi Rebels in a New Years day Sugar Bowl matchup that oddsmakers are pegging as a tossup.
By Zack Jones, Contributor. Forbes. Fri, 31 Dec 2021 20:05:14 -0500. - Parchman inmates sue Mississippi officials over "barbaric" prison conditions
The proposed class-action lawsuit, funded by rapper Yo Gotti and Jay-Z's Team Roc, was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Mississippi.
CBS News. Tue, 28 Dec 2021 12:54:11 -0500. - Arizona Asks Supreme Court For Abortion Ban Approval After Texas, Mississippi Cases
The law prohibits abortions if the fetus has a genetic abnormality, such as Down syndrome.
By Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff. Forbes. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:12:34 -0500. - Mississippi Killer Confessed to Another Murder Before His Execution
David Neal Cox admitted to the 2007 killing of his sister-in-law, Felecia Cox, a cold case in which he had long been the prime suspect, prosecutors said.
Neil Vigdor. New York Times. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 22:41:51 +0000.
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.