Reports: Lafayette native, Baton Rouge man, Mississippi teen among dead in New Orleans attack

NEW ORLEANS — A Baton Rouge man, a Lafayette native and a Mississippi teenager were among the 15 killed in an attack on pedestrians celebrating New Year's Eve along Bourbon Street. A University of Georgia student was among those reported injured. A …

Mississippi teen killed in Bourbon Street attack remembered as 'sweet' and loving

The teen, called "Cheyenne" by her family, wasn't suppose to be in New Orleans, her mother told NOLA.com. Her mother said she snuck away with her cousin and friend. NEW ORLEANS — 18-year-old Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux was one of the 10 killed in …

Mississippi teen among those killed in suspected terrorist attack in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A driver wrought carnage on New Orleans’ famed French Quarter early on New Year’s Day, killing 10 people as he rammed a pickup truck into a crowd before being shot to death by police, authorities said. More than 30 people were injured as …

Visit Mississippi’s Rose Parade float wins Past Presidents Award

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Visit Mississippi float has been awarded the Past Presidents Award at the 136th, 2025 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. It was their first-ever appearance in the parade. The award recognizes the most outstanding innovation …

Visit Mississippi’s Rose Parade float wins Past Presidents Award (SOURCE: NBC)

New Orleans attack victim named as 'sweet and popular' Mississippi teen identified by mother

Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux traveled to New Orleans with her cousin and a friend on Tuesday to partake in the New Year's Eve celebrations on famous Bourbon Street; however, Dedeaux's mother would receive confirmation early Wednesday morning that her 18 …

Mississippi Power celebrates 100 years of service

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - On this day, 100 years ago, Mississippi Power held its first day of operations, aiding more than 5,000 customers along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For the last century, the investor-owned electric utility has powered progress …

Mississippi teen killed in Bourbon Street attack was 'sweet' and loving, mom says

Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux traveled to New Orleans from Gulfport with her cousin and a friend on Tuesday to ring in the New Year on Bourbon Street.  But her grieving mother confirmed Wednesday that Dedeaux, 18, was one of the 10 people killed when a man drove …

Three dead in South Mississippi convenience store shooting

STATE LINE, Miss. (WTVA) — Three people were shot and killed at a gas station near the Mississippi-Alabama line between Meridian and Mobile on New Year's morning, and the search is on for the shooter. WDAM-TV reports the shooting in State Line happened …

'Heartbroken:' Mississippi leaders react after deadly terror attack in New Orleans

Whoa, they just detonated something. We got another fire in the hole, so we have another explosion there it is again. They just blew something else. Whoa, they just detonated something. We got another fire in the hole, so we have another explosion there it …