On this day in 2007
On this day in 2007, former Alabama state trooper James Fowler was indicted for the Feb. 18, 1965, killing of Jimmie Lee Jackson.
‘This doesn’t need to be a slap on the wrist,’ DA says of Noxubee County case
DA Scott Colom questions why the U.S. attorney’s office didn’t take a harder stand in the Noxubee County law enforcement case.
Medical residents are increasingly avoiding states with abortion restrictions
Students graduating from U.S. medical schools were less likely to apply this year for residency positions in states with abortion bans and other significant abortion restrictions.
On this day in 1928
On this day in 1928 Burl Toler, the first Black official in any major sport in the U.S., was born in Memphis.
EPA absolves MDEQ, Health Department of discrimination in funding Jackson water
EPA concludes neither MDEQ nor Health Department discriminated against Jackson in providing funds for its water system.
MSGOP Chair Bordeaux stepping down. Mike Hurst endorsed as successor
While the state Republican executive committee technically picks a new chairman, Hurst, with governor’s support would likely be installed by acclamation.
Podcast: It’s crunch time in both college and high school baseball.
The Clevelands take a look at high school and college baseball playoff chances as the season comes to crunch time.
Activist pressing charges against U.S. Rep. Ezell after confrontation over Israel-Hamas war
Ezell accuses ‘China-backed protesters’ of harassment, intimidation.
On this day in 1969
On this day in 1969, Black psychiatrists urged changes in American Psychiatric Association and using TV to change minds.
Pro-Palestinian protest at University of Southern Mississippi ends without confrontation
Unlike the Ole Miss pro-Palestinian protest May 2, the one at the University of Southern Mississippi ended without confrontation.
State revenue is sluggish, but interest from federal COVID-19 money is buoying budget
Without interest earnings, the state would be collecting less revenue that it did the previous year.