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New Evidence Raises Questions in Controversial Mississippi Law Enforcement Killing

by Nate Rosenfield and Brian Howey August 22, 2023October 3, 2023
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Judge declares mistrial in case against father and son accused of attempted murder of FedEx driver

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New faces emerge as winners in sheriffs and DA races

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Tupelo city councilwoman reaches plea deal with prosecutors over voter raffle comments

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Rankin ‘Goon Squad’ of law officers admit to hindering prosecution in torture case

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Officials urge patience to despairing survivors four months after a tornado ravaged Rolling Fork

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She risked her job to care for an incarcerated woman’s newborn. Now she wants to start a center to help others in need.

by Adria R. Walker August 11, 2023August 10, 2023
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Supreme Court blocks Brett Favre’s escape from welfare fraud lawsuit

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Months after a sacred site was vandalized, Choctaw officials still seek answers

by Adria R. Walker August 7, 2023August 7, 2023
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LGBTQ+ group protesting Mike Pence book festival appearance

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AG Fitch has resolved few officer-involved shootings

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5th Circuit panel strikes down Mississippi’s lifetime felony voting ban

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Jackson Public Schools officer alleges unlawful arrest and shakedown by Lexington’s ex-top cop

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Six officers known as the ‘Goon Squad’ plead guilty to torturing two Black men, using a sex toy on them and shooting one of them

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Lauren Smith, candidate who voted outside precinct, asked to testify in separate election violation case

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