Mississippi

Tornado devastation in America's Mississippi, 23 people get died in the storm

Tornado has caused massive devastation in Mississippi, USA. Hundreds of houses were turned into a pile of debris. 23 people have died. President Biden has described the storm as 'heartbreaking'.

Mar 26, 2023, 08:26 AM IST

US: Massive Tornado In Mississippi Kills 25, Dozens Injured

In Silver City, a town of around 300, residents described locking themselves in interior rooms and cowering inside bathtubs as the tornado swept through.

Mar 26, 2023, 06:35 AM IST

Pilot who threatened to crash plane into Mississippi Walmart faces terror charges

Police said Cory Patterson had stolen a King Air twin-engine jet from Tupelo`s airport and flew it over the town for a few hours, putting residents on edge. He eventually landed in a field and was arrested.

Sep 04, 2022, 06:26 AM IST

Man steals plane in US' Mississippi, threatens to crash it into Walmart - VIDEO

Tupelo Police Department said in a press release that the officials had been able to begin talking with the pilot directly. Local police have started an evacuation of the Walmart and have asked residents not to go near the popular shopping store.

Sep 03, 2022, 19:53 PM IST

Two children shot in front of Mississippi hospital: Reports

Two children in a car were hit by gunfire in front of a Jackson, Mississippi, hospital on Thursday, the city`s police chief told the Clarion Ledger.

Nov 30, 2018, 06:16 AM IST

Another Indian shot dead by robbers in US's Mississippi

The shooter is described as wearing a grey hooded shirt and was armed with a 9 mm pistol, police said.

Nov 29, 2017, 11:04 AM IST

US Marine Corps confirms 16 service members killed in military plane crash

The aircraft crashed on Monday at approximately 4 pm CDT (5 pm EST) in northern Mississippi's LeFlore County, about 100 miles (160 km) north of Jackson, the state capital.

Jul 11, 2017, 18:27 PM IST

US military plane crashes in Mississippi, 16 killed

At least 16 people were killed when a US Marine Corps plane crashed in Mississippi, officials said, adding the search for missing crew members continued.

Jul 11, 2017, 10:02 AM IST

Eight dead as storm hits several states in US

As many as eight persons were killed after a line of deadly storms caused flooding in Texas, Missouri, Arkansas and Mississippi.

May 01, 2017, 08:57 AM IST

Shocking! Husband and wife discover they are biological twins – Real or fake?

A doctor at the clinic in Jackson, Mississippi, found out the astonishing connection through a routine DNA test.

Apr 17, 2017, 15:49 PM IST

Storms continue slamming US South after killing at least 18

A dangerous weekend weather system killed at least 18 people in the US South, with Georgia officials reporting more than a dozen deaths on Sunday after severe thunderstorms and tornadoes buffeted several states.

Jan 23, 2017, 13:11 PM IST

Death toll from tornadoes, storms reaches 18 in Southeast USA

A severe storm system that spun off apparent tornadoes and left scattered destruction around the Southeast has claimed at least 18 lives on a two-day sweep across the region, authorities said.

Jan 23, 2017, 12:18 PM IST

Street named after Indian-American Dr Sampat Shivangi in Mississippi

In a rare incident, a street in the US state of Mississippi has been named after an Indian- American in recognition of his service to the community.

Apr 24, 2016, 10:34 AM IST

Bernie Sanders beats Hillary Clinton in stunning Michigan primary upset: US networks

Bernie Sanders has won the Democratic primary in Michigan, US networks said, in an upset for frontrunner Hillary Clinton who was predicted to win the northern state.

Mar 09, 2016, 11:22 AM IST

Donald Trump wins Michigan and Mississippi, extends primary lead

Republican frontrunner Donald Trump scored two major victories in the states of Michigan and Mississippi.

Mar 09, 2016, 09:19 AM IST

Hillary Clinton solidifies lead with win in Mississippi

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton solidified lead over her only rival Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders with a big win in Mississippi Democratic primary.

Mar 09, 2016, 09:14 AM IST

US South braces for snow and freezing cold ahead of winter storm

Light snow accumulation and some ice was already being reported on Wednesday afternoon.

Jan 21, 2016, 10:44 AM IST

Record flooding hits US Midwest, threatens South

Swollen rivers in the US Midwest and other regions brought flood warnings for over 12 million Americans on Wednesday as scores of buildings were submerged after days of intense rain in which 24 people have died.

Dec 31, 2015, 09:00 AM IST

At least 25 dead as tornados, storms strike Texas in US

Tornados knocked cars off a highway and flattened homes in Texas, raising the death toll to 25 as a string of powerful storms wreaked havoc across much of the southern United States.

Dec 27, 2015, 19:35 PM IST