Tag: Mississippi

US: 23 people dead, dozens injured as tornado and storms hit Mississippi

 At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured as tornado and strong thunderstorms swept across Mississippi, US, late Friday, leaving a trail of damage for over 100 miles

March 25, 2023

Abortion foes, supporters map next moves after Roe reversal

The executive director of Appalachians for Appalachia said that her organization will apply for grants to help patients get access to abortion care.

June 26, 2022

One dead, 3 wounded in shooting at Mississippi sports bar

The sheriff's office shared images of the suspect on social media, seeking help to identify the man, who it said is still at large.

July 5, 2020

30 killed as tornadoes rip through southern US, many injured

The storms also caused injuries, destroyed homes, toppled trees, and closed roads.

April 14, 2020

7 best songs of BB King, ‘The King of Blues’

On the occasion of King's 94th birth anniversary, here is a way to celebrate his legacy.

September 16, 2019

Indian-origin ex-Trump Hotel partner arrested for theft

According to the WREG TV station in Memphis, Chawla was seen taking a suitcase off the baggage claim belt at the Memphis International Airport on August 18.

August 27, 2019

Hundreds freed after record US immigration raids

On Thursday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spokesman Bryan Cox told the BBC that, of the 680 people arrested in Wednesday's raids, more than 300 had been released with notices to appear before immigration judges.

August 9, 2019

Hurricane Nate makes landfall in US

Hurricane Nate has brought strong winds, torrential rain and a threat of storm surges to the US Gulf Coast. The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 137 kmph, made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi river in Louisiana, late on Saturday, BBC reported on Sunday. Moving north, it made a second landfall at Biloxi,...

October 8, 2017

California adds four more ‘discriminatory’ states to travel ban

California has issued a ban on state-funded and state-sponsored travel to four more states that it says have laws discriminating against the LGBTQ community, the media reported. The travel ban was first put into effect January 1 when state measure AB 1887 became law. The law says California is "a leader in protecting civil rights...

June 24, 2017

Suspect arrested for killing 8 in Mississippi, deputy sheriff among dead

A suspect is in police custody after eight people were shot dead on Saturday in Mississippi, international media reported. Among those killed is also a deputy sheriff. The identity of the suspect has not been revealed yet. Mississippi Bureau of Investigation spokesman Warren Strain was quoted as saying that the shootings occurred at three separate...

May 28, 2017