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December 11

Top Homeland Security Dem blasted for calling WV National Guard shooting ‘unfortunate accident’

Rep. Bennie Thompson faced criticism for calling the shooting of National Guardsmen by Afghan refugee an "unfortunate accident" during a House hearing.

December 5

Attorney rips USA Gymnastics amid lawsuit over alleged failure to protect athletes from sexual abuse

USA Gymnastics is facing a new lawsuit alleging a failure to protect athletes from coach Sean Gardner's sexual abuse despite 2017 reports to SafeSport.

December 2

Forrest, the last escaped monkey from Mississippi highway crash, finds new life at New Jersey sanctuary

A research monkey found safety at a New Jersey sanctuary after escaping a Mississippi crash that killed seven research primates, sparking an animal testing debate.

November 21

As ICE readies ‘Swamp Sweep,’ Mississippi pledges to aid — not block — federal crackdown

Operation "Swamp Sweep" to bring 250 border agents to Mississippi and Louisiana for two-month immigration crackdown targeting criminal aliens.

November 19

250 border agents to deploy to Louisiana for 'Swamp Sweep,' report says

Homeland Security is reportedly planning an operation in New Orleans, deploying 250 immigrant agents with the goal of 5,000 arrests across Louisiana.

November 18

DHS launching massive immigration operation in Louisiana, Mississippi: 'Swamp Sweep'

Trump administration reportedly deploying 250 federal border agents to Louisiana and Mississippi in massive immigration crackdown targeting nearly 5,000 people.

November 13

Fundraiser for Dave Portnoy’s alleged student harasser raises over $36K after antisemitic rant

Fundraiser for Mississippi State student charged with antisemitic slur against Dave Portnoy raises over $36,000 after disturbing the peace arrest.

November 11

Student arrested after disrupting Dave Portnoy’s pizza review with antisemitic rant caught on video: police

Viral video shows former Mississippi State student allegedly yelling antisemitic slur and throwing coins at Jewish media personality Dave Portnoy in Starkville incident.

November 5

Explosion at Mississippi chemical plant prompts evacuations amid ammonia leak

An explosion at a chemical plant triggered an ammonia leak near Yazoo City, Mississippi, prompting evacuations and shelter-in-place orders.

November 5

Second escaped monkey killed after truck crash as search continues for remaining animal

Two escaped monkeys shot dead in Mississippi after truck crash, one still missing. Residents fear for children's safety as search continues in Jasper County.