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Mississippi attorney general won't seek a new trial for officer in fatal shooting of Black motorist

Mississippi attorney general won't seek a new trial for officer in fatal shooting of Black motorist

Mississippi’s attorney general said she will not retry a police officer after jurors failed to reach a verdict on a manslaughter charge stemming from the fatal shooting of a Black motorist
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Judge sets $5M bond for third man charged in death of Black woman whose body was later hung in tree

Judge sets $5M bond for third man charged in death of Black woman whose body was later hung in tree

A Mississippi judge set a $5 million bond for a third man charged in the death of a Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in August
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Attorney Ben Crump Releases Nolan Wells Snapchat Records Amidst Grand Jury Scrutiny

Attorney Ben Crump Releases Nolan Wells Snapchat Records Amidst Grand Jury Scrutiny

Attorney Ben Crump has released over 280 pages of Nolan Wells' Snapchat records, providing new phone-forensics data related to Wells' disappearance and subsequent death. The 18-year-old Mississippi football player went missing after a Fourth of July trip and his body was found two days later. A Mississippi grand jury recently returned no true bill in the case, indicating insufficient evidence for criminal charges at the time. Wells' parents, Elmore and Christine Wonsley, hired Crump to conduct an independent investigation, including a private autopsy, as they do not believe their son drowned. Both the state and second autopsy reports list the cause and manner of death as undetermined. The newly released Snapchat data, compiled by Garrett Discovery, confirms that some messages were deleted but found no evidence of phone tampering. District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath stated that Crump's team presented this data to the grand jury, but it did not alter the outcome, and she has requested Crump to identify sp...
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FSU offers 2028 three-star linebacker in Mississippi

FSU offers 2028 three-star linebacker in Mississippi

Florida State has extended an offer to 2028 three-star linebacker Trevaughn Robinson out of Mississippi.
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Senator Wicker Secures $44 Million Federal Grant for DeSoto County Roadway Improvements

Senator Wicker Secures $44 Million Federal Grant for DeSoto County Roadway Improvements

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, a Republican from Mississippi, announced a $44 million federal award designated for enhancing roadways and traffic systems in DeSoto County, Mississippi. This competitive grant was secured through collaborative efforts between Senator Wicker, DeSoto County officials, and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). The funding originates from the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects (INFRA) program, which was established as part of the 2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Senator Wicker played a key role in negotiating this legislation in his capacity as the senior Republican on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. The specific project involves expanding a segment of I-55/I-69 in DeSoto County, stretching from Church Road to one mile north of SR 302. Currently a four-lane corridor, it will be transformed into a ten-lane thoroughfare by adding three travel lanes in each direction. Additionally, the interchanges at Church Road a...
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AP Player of the Week: Ohio State's Smith set career highs, nears Big Ten receiving yards record

AP Player of the Week: Ohio State's Smith set career highs, nears Big Ten receiving yards record

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith is The Associated Press national player of the week in college football
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Florida rides win over Rebels to No. 8 ranking in AP Top 25; Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame top 3 again

Florida rides win over Rebels to No. 8 ranking in AP Top 25; Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame top 3 again

Florida made a massive jump in The Associated Press Top 25 and landed in the top 10 for the first time in five years
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Tasia Fortune's hanging was staged, Mississippi investigators say

Tasia Fortune's hanging was staged, Mississippi investigators say

After a Black woman was found hanging in a tree in Mississippi, authorities say they now believe Tasia Fortune was killed at different location.
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Kratom seized, 2 arrested in Oxford, Miss., days after students' deaths

Kratom seized, 2 arrested in Oxford, Miss., days after students' deaths

Two men were arrested after more than 500 units of kratom were seized, while investigators continue to probe deaths of two Ole Miss students.
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Senator Wicker's Report Highlights Mississippi's Aviation Workforce Development Program

Senator Wicker's Report Highlights Mississippi's Aviation Workforce Development Program

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker's Workforce Development Report has recognized the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority's (JMAA) Education & Training Academy (JET-A) for its efforts in preparing students for careers in aviation and engineering. The report specifically cited JET-A as an example of how Mississippi organizations are strengthening the state's future workforce. The JET-A program, now in its seventh year, introduces local students to the aviation industry through hands-on experiences, mentorship, and real-world learning. It has engaged over 200 students from the metro area, exposing them to various career paths within aviation, engineering, public safety, technology, logistics, and airport operations. This year, 39 students participated in an immersive week, exploring airport operations, emergency response equipment, and flight simulators, while also developing leadership and teamwork skills.
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Across the South, Black voters weigh a new political reality

Across the South, Black voters weigh a new political reality

New voting maps in the South have sparked a wave of grassroots activism following a major Supreme Court ruling.