Mississippi

Social media, arson and shock in the US

Jewish public figures in US hold popular antisemitic influencer responsible for incitement that led to the arson of a synagogue in Mississippi.

'Due to Jewish ties'

Suspect admits torching Mississippi synagogue

FBI says the suspect in the arson at Beth Israel in Jackson, Mississippi, confessed to targeting the synagogue for its “Jewish ties."

WJC’s Lauder:

'Arson at Mississippi synagogue shows hate never disappears'

WJC President Ronald Lauder condemns the arson at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, warning that hatred resurfaces when unchecked and urging decisive action against rising antisemitism and extremism.

Hate & heartbreak in Mississippi

Historic synagogue burned in suspected arson attack

Fire breaks out at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson overnight; no injuries reported as local and federal authorities investigate and a suspect is taken into custody

Barstool founder targeted with antisemitic slur in Mississippi

Barstool’s Dave Portnoy targeted with an antisemitic slur while filming in Mississippi. Bystanders condemn the abuse, the heckler remains unidentified.

Hostage standoff inside Mississippi Walmart

Richland police fatally shoot woman who took Walmart employee hostage, demanding to speak to a news anchor.

Mississippi:

Plane lands safely after threatening to crash into Walmart

Plane lands safely in Mississippi filed after threatening to crash into Walmart.

Mississippi highway collapses in Ida's wake

Cars fell into a ditch when a road collapsed on a Mississippi Highway, killing two and injuring 10 in wake of heavy raining in the state.

Biden: Last thing we need is Neanderthal thinking

Biden rips Governors of Texas and Mississippi for deciding to lift their states’ mask mandates and restrictions on businesses.

Texas lifts mask mandate, permits reopening of businesses

Mississippi also lifts its mask mandate, except for K-12 schools.

Mississippi approves anti-BDS bill

Mississippi House of Representatives passes bill that would prevent the state from doing business with companies that boycott Israel.

GOP wins surprisingly close Senate race in Mississippi

Republicans win what had once been considered a safe Senate seat in Mississippi, fending off Democrat by single digits.

'As goes Israel, so goes America'

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant addresses Jerusalem Leaders Summit, lauds close ties between Mississippi and Israel.

Mississippi Senate passes law allowing purchases of Israel Bonds

Mississippi state treasury now allowed to invest in Israel Bonds.

Mississippi seeks to invest in Israeli bonds

Mississippi Senate approves bill allowing the use of excess general funds to invest in bonds issued by Israel.

16 dead in Marine Corps plane crash

Marines KC-130 refueling aircraft crashes in Mississippi, killing at least 16.

8 dead in Mississippi mass-shootings

Officer, seven others killed in pair of shootings in Mississippi. Suspect in custody.

3 dead in collision between train and bus in Mississippi

At least three dead after train collides with charter bus in Biloxi.

Mississippi couple who joined ISIS to be sentenced in August

Federal judge schedules sentencing for Mississippi couple who pleaded guilty to planning to travel to Syria and join ISIS.

20-year-old American pleads guilty to joining ISIS

In latest case of radicalization, 20-year-old Mississippi woman pleads guilty to conspiracy charges after attempting to join ISIS.

Victories around the board on 'Super Tuesday 2'

Clinton takes Mississippi while Sanders wins Michigan. Trump picks up Mississippi and Michigan, Cruz dominates Idaho.

Obama to Posthumously Honor Jewish Civil Rights Activists

James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, killed by the KKK in 1964, will receive Presidential Medal of Freedom.