mississippi flooding

Flooding looms large again in Mississippi's capital city

By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, Miss (AP) - Some Jackson residents are moving belongings out of their homes while others are stocking up on sandbags in anticipation of the Pearl River flooding Mississippi’s capital city. Officials have…

Heavy rain causes flash flooding in central Mississippi

CANTON, Miss. (AP) - Heavy rain caused flash flooding in central Mississippi Tuesday, trapping some people in homes and offices. Fire department crews used boats to get people out of homes in Canton, about 26 miles north of Jackson. The…