JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two Black men who were tortured by six Mississippi law enforcement officers last year called Monday for a federal judge to impose the strictest possible penalties at their sentencings this week. The former law officers admitted in August to subjecting Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker to numerous acts of … Read more
Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to state and federal charges stemming from the torture and abuse last year of two Black men, one of whom was shot in the mouth, are set to be sentenced in federal court this week. The former officers, some of whom federal prosecutors said called themselves “The … Read more
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) — Two people were taken into custody as part of an investigation into the abandonment of a newborn girl who was found last week behind dumpsters in Mississippi, authorities said. The two people were arrested Friday, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office said on social media, without providing further details. The newborn … Read more
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is calling for an investigation after 215 bodies were found buried in a cemetery behind a Mississippi jail. The Chicago Crusader reports the remains were discovered in a pauper’s cemetery behind the Hinds County, Mississippi jail. The gravesites are reportedly marked with merely a metal rod and number. Following the … Read more
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi grand jury has declined to bring charges against a police officer who responded to a call, and shot and wounded an unarmed 11-year-old boy inside the home. The grand jury found that Indianola Police Sgt. Greg Capers did engage in criminal conduct when he shot Aderrien Murry in the … Read more
Following the transfer of Dillon Gabriel to Oregon, Ty Thompson has entered the transfer portal. The redshirt sophomore was expected to succeed Bo Nix as the Ducks’ starting quarterback after playing 17 games in the backup role for three seasons. However, the unexpected arrival of Gabriel has ended the time of Thompson, who was Oregon’s … Read more
What is the best internet provider in Mississippi? AT&T Fiber’s plan selection, pricing, service terms, high customer satisfaction and overall value make it the best high-speed internet service provider in Mississippi. The 100% fiber connection delivers fast, symmetrical speeds ranging from 300 to 5,000 megabits per second. AT&T and its multigigabit plans are fast, but … Read more
Dellquan Warren dedicated to Mississippi State final week, giving the SEC program a lift. A four-star recruit, Warren is without doubt one of the high level guards within the nation. In accordance with On3, he’s the No. 13 level guard within the nation. He’s a four-star recruit in keeping with ESPN and Rivals. He performs for Keystone Athletic … Read more
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi jury has rejected a civil lawsuit in search of cash damages from two law enforcement officials who fatally shot a person whereas serving a warrant on the improper home. A federal courtroom jury in Oxford on Thursday dominated that Southaven officers Zachary Durden and Samuel Maze had not violated … Read more
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi decide declared a mistrial Thursday within the case of two white males charged within the assault on a Black FedEx worker who was making a supply. Brandon Case and his father, Gregory Case, are charged with tried first-degree homicide, conspiracy and capturing into the car pushed by D’Monterrio Gibson … Read more