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August 21, 2023

Mississippi woman sentenced to life for role in beating man to death, possibly over veteran benefits: report

A Yazoo County, Mississippi, jury found a woman guilty on Saturday for her part in brutally beating a man to death in 2017, and she was sentenced to life in prison.

August 18, 2023

Investigation into testing irregularities leads to suspension of leaders at 7 Jackson public schools

Seven Jackson public schools are in the spotlight after their leaders have been placed on paid leave amidst an ongoing investigation into alleged testing irregularities within the district.

August 17, 2023

Mississippi woman visiting California found dead and wrapped in plastic inside Los Angeles home

A Mississippi woman was found dead and wrapped in plastic wrap by a Los Angeles mother investigating a "gas smell" in her son's room on Sunday, police said.

August 17, 2023

Mississippi enacts statewide burn ban at state parks and lakes amid high fire risk

Amidst ongoing scorching and arid conditions, state wildlife officials in Mississippi have taken action by imposing a statewide burn ban encompassing all state parks and fishing lakes.

August 15, 2023

Trial commences for 2 white men accused of chasing, shooting at Mississippi Black FedEx driver

The trial is set to start Tuesday for two Mississippi white men facing charges for allegedly chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx driver after he delivered a package to a residence.

August 11, 2023

Dem gubernatorial candidate took money from CCP-linked businessman, Hunter Biden art buyer

Mississippi Democrat gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley took $10,000 from a Chinese national tied to first son Hunter Biden's overseas business dealings.

August 10, 2023

Entrepreneur Wayne Carr secures victory over incumbent Dane Maxwell in Mississippi's GOP primary

In Mississippi's recent Republican primary, businessman Nelson "Wayne" Carr secured victory over incumbent Southern District Public Service Commissioner Dane Maxwell.

August 7, 2023

Dem gubernatorial candidate took money from solar utility officials he regulates: 'Blows my mind'

Democrat Mississippi gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley appeared to violate state corruption laws by taking possibly illegal donations from entities he regulates.

August 4, 2023

6 ex-Mississippi officers plead guilty to racist assault on 2 Black men

A group of white Mississippi police officers pleaded guilty to a racist assault on two Black men. The assault ended with an officer shooting one of the men in the mouth.

August 2, 2023

Former Franciscan friar's 1990s sexual abuse conviction upheld by Mississippi appeals court

The Mississippi Court of Appeals has upheld the 2022 conviction of a former Franciscan friar in connection with sexual abuse of a student at a Catholic school in the 1990s.