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Christa Pike’s botched lethal injection takes focus off victim, jeopardizes execution: former police chief

October 2, 2026

Christa Pike’s botched lethal injection takes focus off victim, jeopardizes execution: former police chief

Christa Pike's botched lethal injection could end capital punishment in Tennessee altogether, warns former Knoxville Police chief Phil Keith.

Pills found near dead Ole Miss student didn't come from gas station after feds raid store, owner says

October 2, 2026

Pills found near dead Ole Miss student didn't come from gas station after feds raid store, owner says

The Express Mart #7 owner denies the Smax Pseudo-DHM pills found near Ole Miss student Robert Strang's body came from his Water Valley store.

Lawyers, experts urge Tennessee governor to commute Christa Pike’s sentence after botched execution

October 1, 2026

Lawyers, experts urge Tennessee governor to commute Christa Pike’s sentence after botched execution

Christa Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital in a botched Tennessee execution, and her lawyers now urge Gov. Bill Lee to commute her death sentence.

College professor accused of sending explicit Snapchat messages in child solicitation case: sheriff's office

October 1, 2026

College professor accused of sending explicit Snapchat messages in child solicitation case: sheriff's office

Aaron Wood, a Texas professor, allegedly sent sexually explicit photos and messages online to an undercover Florida officer he believed was a 14-year-old boy.

Virginia State University accused of suppressing Christian student ministries while Muslim groups are exempt

October 1, 2026

Virginia State University accused of suppressing Christian student ministries while Muslim groups are exempt

Alliance Defending Freedom sued Virginia State University over a policy allegedly forcing Christian student groups under a university-appointed minister.

Mississippi officials warn of dangers posed by synthetic kratom

October 1, 2026

Mississippi officials warn of dangers posed by synthetic kratom

Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell joins 'America Reports' to discuss the risks of synthetic kratom and calls to ban the substance as Minnesota public safety officials push for stricter regulations.

Christa Pike's attorneys say she's in critical condition after botched lethal injections

October 1, 2026

Christa Pike's attorneys say she's in critical condition after botched lethal injections

Christa Pike is in critical condition after two botched lethal injection attempts, and her attorneys said the needle may have pierced her veins.

World Cup darling Freddy is back stateside, almost makes fatal mistake touring notorious southern city

October 1, 2026

World Cup darling Freddy is back stateside, almost makes fatal mistake touring notorious southern city

German World Cup fan Freddy is back in America touring SEC college football games and shocked social media with a risky stop in Jackson, Mississippi.

Tennessee death row inmate survives 2 lethal injection doses in failed execution attempt

October 1, 2026

Tennessee death row inmate survives 2 lethal injection doses in failed execution attempt

Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike remained alive after two doses of a lethal injection drug, prompting Gov. Bill Lee to halt the state’s remaining execution this year and order an outside review

Police near Ole Miss respond to suspected overdose, say 'not student-related'

October 1, 2026

Police near Ole Miss respond to suspected overdose, say 'not student-related'

A 22-year-old was revived after a suspected overdose in Oxford, Miss., but police say it's unrelated to two recent Ole Miss student deaths.