Mississippi News
News about Events in Mississippi
Aggregated Mississippi News Articles
- MS Takes Steps To End Delays In Evaluating Criminal Defendants
Those accused of crimes in Mississippi spent years in jail awaiting the most basic kind of psychiatric evaluations.
Pro Publica. Patch. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:40:07 -0400. - Weatherman Heads North to Join KTHV, 'Wake Up Central'
KTHV-TV, Channel 11, has added a second new meteorologist in two months, announcing that Mississippi native Adam Bowles will be joining Little Rock's CBS affiliate next month.
Arkansas Business. Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:44:00 -0500. - 6 Things To Look For As The Jaguars Host The Saints In Week 6
Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew spoke with Saints linebacker Demario Davis on Monday. The two Mississippi natives face off this weekend in Jacksonville, FL.
By Debbi Taylor, Contributor. Forbes. Fri, 11 Oct 2019 11:56:21 +0000. - Callon Petroleum to close Natchez office, lay off about 36
NATCHEZ, Miss. (AP) - An oil and natural gas company that was founded in Mississippi 70 years ago is closing its local office. ...
Washington Times. Fri, 04 Oct 2019 05:28:44 -0400. - 16 paratroopers hospitalized after training jump at Camp Shelby in Mississippi
More than a dozen U.S. Army paratroopers were injured during a nighttime training jump at Camp Shelby in Mississippi.
ABC News. Thu, 03 Oct 2019 08:59:09 -0400. - Nearly two dozen paratroopers injured in Mississippi Airborne exercise: report
Nearly two dozen paratroopers were injured while conducting a training exercise in Mississippi Wednesday night, according to a report.
Brie Stimson. Fox News. Thu, 03 Oct 2019 10:15:04 GMT. - 22 Soldiers Hurt After Parachuting Into Trees During Mississippi Training Exercise
The exercise involved airborne troops normally stationed in Alaska who missed their designated drop zone due to wind. Officials say none of the injuries is life-threatening.
Scott Neuman. NPR. Thu, 03 Oct 2019 05:52:00 -0400. - Auburn Tigers running back accidentally falls into Mississippi State dog mascot
Auburn Tigers running back Boobee Whitlow created some controversy when he scored a touchdown during a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Ryan Gaydos. Fox News. Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:51:45 GMT. - Most of Mississippi corn crop in fair to good condition
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) - Agriculture experts say most of this year's corn crop in Mississippi is in fair to good condition. ...
Washington Times. Mon, 30 Sep 2019 04:32:01 -0400. - TWELVE Americans have died of vaping-linked illness and 805 have severe lung damage, CDC says
Severe lung damage linked to vaping has killed 12 people in 10 states with the latest three deaths confirmed Thursday in Mississippi, Florida and Georgia, the CDC said. Over 800 are ill in the US.
Daily Mail. Thu, 26 Sep 2019 18:29:02 GMT. - Mississippi Gets A "D" For Its State Finances
A new analysis reveals that Mississippi's state financial condition has improved slightly
Truth In Accounting. Patch. Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:29:50 -0400. - Mississippi Man Gets 11 Years for His Part in Cross Burning
A white Mississippi man received an 11-year prison sentence Tuesday for his part in burning a cross near the home of an African-American family. Louie Bernard Revette, 38, was sentenced by U.S. ...
Ap Reports. Western Journal. Tue, 10 Sep 2019 21:16:14 +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.