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Corpse photos and jokes about assault: Inside the Mississippi ‘Goon Squad’ WhatsApp chat

The so-called ‘Goon Squad’ came to national attention in January 2023, after deputies in Rankin County Sheriff’s Office were accused of brutally torturing two Black men

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‘My babies are in the car’: Wild footage shows carjackers open fire on family’s vehicle in broad daylight

Heather Allen and her family were attacked in front of their home in Jackson, Mississippi, as the suspects remain on the loose

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Mississippi man accused of destroying statue of pagan idol at Iowa state Capitol takes plea deal

A Mississippi man accused of destroying a statue of a pagan idol at Iowa’s state Capitol last December has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge in return for prosecutors dropping a felony hate crime count

The Independent UK

Closed casino hotels in Mississippi could house unaccompanied migrant children

Officials in Mississippi are considering a proposal to house unaccompanied migrant children at two former casino hotels in the state's northwest corner

The Independent UK

FBI agents raided the office and business of a Mississippi prosecutor, but no one is saying why

The FBI has raided a local prosecutor’s office and his private business in Mississippi’s capital city

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Judicial Discrimination in Favor of the More Religious Parent

From Tilley v. Gibbs, decided yesterday by the Mississippi Court of Appeals: John and Tiffany were married on April 6, 2019, in Lowndes County, Mississippi. The parties had one child, V.G., born prior to the marriage on December 19, 2018. On December 14, 2021, John filed his original complaint for…

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Latino migrants among minors found in Alabama poultry plant belonging to company with troubled history

Mar-Jac Poultry denied it knowingly hired minors for its plant. However, it also saw the death of a Guatemalan teenager in a Mississippi plant last year

Latin Times

Here's what's holding back Medicaid expansion in Mississippi and other Southern states

More than a million people could get health care if these states would pass laws expanding Medicaid. Most residents want the expansion but entrenched politics stands in the way.

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Mother And Daughters Killed In Mississippi, Suspect Shot Dead In Arizona

Tragic incident in Mississippi leads to the deaths of a mother and her daughters, with the suspect later shot dead in Arizona. Motive remains unclear.

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Mississippi Governor Signs Law Regulating Transgender Bathroom Use

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signs law restricting transgender individuals' access to facilities based on sex assigned at birth.

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Ohio State offers Mississippi 4-star 2025 defensive tackle Andrew Maddox

The Bucks are after the talented defensive tackle

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University of Mississippi investigates student over Palestine counter-protest

Almost entirely white group made ‘offensive, hurtful, and unacceptable’ statements with ‘racist overtones’, school says

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Racist Incident Mars Israel-Hamas War Protest At University

Incident at University of Mississippi involving racist behavior during Israel-Hamas conflict demonstration sparks outrage and campus investigations.

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University of Mississippi: ‘abhorrent’ counter-protesters condemned

Largely white, male group taunts pro-Palestinian protesters on campus and one man makes racist gesture towards Black woman

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Mississippi Legislature Revives Bill Regulating Transgender Bathroom Use

Mississippi Legislature passes bill regulating transgender individuals' use of facilities, sparking debate and concerns.

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Jackson Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Police Encounter

Jackson, Mississippi city council settles wrongful death lawsuit involving George Robinson and Dexter Wade, highlighting the need for transparency and acco...

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Mississippi Lawmakers Negotiate Medicaid Expansion In Landmark Decision

Mississippi lawmakers are discussing Medicaid expansion, facing challenges in reaching a compromise for low-income residents.

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Which states have the highest cancer rates?

In 2019, Kentucky had the highest cancer incidence rate nationwide, over 13% above the national average, while Mississippi had the highest cancer mortality rate, over 20% above the national average.

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Severe Storms Threaten Midwest With Hail, Tornadoes, And Flooding

Severe storms, flash flooding, and fire risks threaten the Midwest and Mississippi Valley. Stay informed and take precautions to ensure safety.

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Former Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Sentenced For Racial Abuse

Former Mississippi law enforcement officers sentenced for abusing two Black men in Braxton. Victims subjected to racist violence and torture, shedding ligh...

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Private Landowner in Mississippi Beats State Based on Interpretation of "1784 Spanish Land Grant"

From last week's Mississippi Supreme Court decision in State v. Aldrich (opinion by Justice David Ishee): This case is a dispute over roughly one acre of Mississippi coastal land. In short, John Aldrich and the State disagree over whether the subject property is Aldrich's or State-owned tideland…. [T]he primary source…

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Severe Storms Wreak Havoc Across Southern States

Severe storms and tornadoes wreak havoc in Southern states, causing injuries, property damage, and flooding. Communities unite for recovery amidst the chal...

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Six ex-Mississippi ‘Goon Squad’ officers get 15 to 45 years for torture of Black men

The men pleaded guilty to state charges in brutal racist attack of Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker in January 2023

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Six White Former Mississippi Officers Sentenced For Police Brutality

Attorney Malik Shabazz and victim Michael Jenkins express satisfaction with sentencing of former officers for abuse and torture in Mississippi, emphasizing...

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