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More Age Verification Fallout: Artist Blogs Blocked, Porn Data Leaked, Traffic Boosts for Noncompliant Sites

Unintended—but entirely predictable—consequences abound!

Reason

Girls, parents and gym owner reported concerns about gymnastics coach years before sex abuse case

Concerns about a banned gymnastics coach arrested amid allegations he abused girls he coached surfaced years before police or sports authorities took action

The Independent UK

A Mississippi city's tax break spurred post-Katrina building. But will homes stand the next storm?

A decade after 2005's Hurricane Katrina, one Mississippi city began offering property tax breaks to encourage building near the waterfront

The Independent UK

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Why Are Some Items Only Stocked at Night in Mississippi Grocery Chains?

If you have ever done a late-night grocery run at a major Mississippi supermarket like a Kroger or a Walmart, you have likely encountered the “night crew.” This team of employees works through the graveyard shift, restocking shelves and preparing the store for the next day. Their work is the…

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Suspect in murder of Reggie Carroll was reportedly fellow comedian’s security guard

Carroll had recently toured with fellow standup comic when he was shot and killed in Southaven, Mississippi

The Guardian - US

Bluesky exits Mississippi over age verification row

Bluesky now blocks all traffic coming from Mississippi's IP addresses, but a VPN could help you get back online. Here's all you need to know.

TechRadar

What to know as Mississippi declares public health emergency over spike in infant deaths

There were 9.7 infant deaths for every 1,000 live births in 2024 in Mississippi.

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Bluesky Blocks Mississippi Users

Age verification laws are already coming for Americans’ access to free speech.

Reason

Bluesky blocks app in US state over new law

Social media app says Mississippi’s HB 1126 law has serious free speech and privacy implications

The Independent UK

Who Killed Reggie Carroll? Comedian, 52, Shot Dead in Mississippi

Comedian Reggie Carroll, 52, was fatally shot in Jackson, Mississippi. Police have charged a suspect as fans and fellow comics mourn the loss of the beloved performer.

International Business Times UK

Comedian Reginald Carroll dies aged 52 after being shot in Mississippi

Southaven police said a man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with Baltimore entertainer’s killing

The Guardian - US

Suspect arrested after comedian Reggie Carroll is shot dead in Mississippi

Police in Mississippi have confirmed that beloved comedian Reggie Carroll was killed in a shooting that took place last Wednesday. He was 52 years old.

The Independent UK

Bluesky goes dark in Mississippi over 'likely unconstitutional' age verification law

The law requires social media sites to verify and track the ages of all users in the state.

PC Gamer

‘There may have been an argument’: Man accused of fatally shooting co-worker at Navy shipyard, cops say

The suspected shooter and the victim of Friday’s shooting are both Ingalls Shipbuilding paint department employees, Pascagoula Police Chief Terry Scott said

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Mississippi Supreme Court map violates Voting Rights Act, judge rules

A federal judge has ordered Mississippi to redraw its Supreme Court electoral map, after finding the map dilutes the power of Black voters

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP's reporting on coach accused of abuse at renowned US gymnastics academy

A coach at a center in Iowa that has trained Olympic champions is facing allegations that he abused young female gymnasts and secretly photographed others undressing at a prior job in Mississippi

The Independent UK

Years after abuse reports, ex-coach at renowned US gymnastics academy is arrested by FBI

A coach at a center in Iowa that has trained Olympic champions is facing allegations that he abused young female gymnasts and secretly photographed others undressing at a prior job in Mississippi

The Independent UK

Mississippi becomes fourth state to send National Guard troops to DC in expanding federal crackdown

The Mississippi National Guard will deploy 200 troops to Washington as part of the Trump administration’s ongoing federal policing and immigration efforts in the nation’s capital

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Greg Iles, Mississippi author of 'Natchez Burning' trilogy, dies of cancer at 65

Mississippi author Greg Iles has died at 65

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6 States Where Grocery Taxes Quietly Increased in 2025

Grocery shopping is a routine part of life, but in 2025, many shoppers noticed something different at checkout. Grocery taxes, which often go unnoticed, quietly increased in several states this year. These changes matter because they affect how much you pay for basic needs. Even a small tax hike can…

The Independent UK

Supreme Court allows Mississippi to require age verification for social media as states move to protect children online

At least 12 other states have enacted similar age verification laws, hoping to protect children from online harms

The Independent UK

Supreme Court allows enforcement of Mississippi social media age verification law

The Supreme Court has refused to block enforcement of a Mississippi law aimed at regulating the use of social media by children

The Conversation

‘It’s a complicated time to be a white Southerner’ − and their views on race reflect that

Historian Nell Painter remarked in 2011, “Being white these days isn’t what it used to be.”

The Guardian - US

‘A radical act’: the rich history behind the centuries-long tradition of Black family reunions

Festivities usually take place in the summer and often include traditional foods, matching T-shirts and the chance to learn about family ancestry

The Independent UK

Horrified onlooker films after helicopter hits power lines and crashes into Mississippi river, killing two

A helicopter in Mississippi crashed into a barge after it hit power lines, killing two people.

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