In Senatobia, Mississippi, a police officer involved in the arrest and detention of a 10-year-old child who urinated in a parking lot no longer works for the department, according to Police Chief Richard Chandler. Other officers involved in the incident will also face disciplinary action, although the specifics were not provided. Chandler acknowledged the violation …
A mistrial was declared in the case of two white men accused of chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx driver in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The judge made this decision due to errors made by a detective from the Brookhaven Police Department. Brandon Case and his father, Gregory Case, were charged with attempted first-degree murder, conspiracy, …
Mississippi’s position of being compared unfavorably to the United Kingdom has caused significant embarrassment for the state. Last week, the Financial Times published an article titled “Is Britain Really as Poor as Mississippi?” This comparison, which has become known as “the Mississippi Question,” has sparked much discussion among Brits, particularly those residing in Jackson, Mississippi …
Former NFL player Michael Oher recently startled fans of “The Blind Side” by disclosing in court documents that the Tuohy family from Tennessee did not actually adopt him as portrayed in the 2009 film. Oher alleges that nearly 20 years ago, Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy deceived him into signing documents that granted them conservatorship …
In a disturbing and racially motivated incident, six white former Mississippi law officers have pleaded guilty to state charges for the torture and assault of two Black men. These same officers had already pleaded guilty to federal charges last week. Prosecutors have revealed that the officers referred to themselves as the “Goon Squad” due to …
In a shocking case of police brutality, six former Mississippi law enforcement officers have pleaded guilty. This incident has been described by the local sheriff as “the most horrible incident of police brutality I’ve learned of over my whole career.” The severity of their crimes is reflected in the potential sentences faced by the …
Six former law enforcement officers in Mississippi, who referred to themselves as the “Goon Squad,” have pleaded guilty to a racist assault on two Black men during a home raid. The incident resulted in one man being shot in the mouth by an officer. These civil rights charges were revealed as the officers appeared in …
The White House is set to establish a national monument in honor of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old Chicago boy whose abduction, torture, and lynching in 1955 played a pivotal role in sparking the civil rights movement. President Biden will sign a proclamation on Tuesday, which coincides with the 82nd anniversary of Till’s birth, officially establishing …
More than 2,000 outdated landline phone cables owned by major telecom companies such as AT&T and Verizon are causing contamination in the United States. These cables, coated in lead and first used in the late 1800s, have been found to contaminate soil and water with dangerous levels of lead. Lead exposure can lead to serious …
Ranking the Best and Worst States for Healthcare: A Comprehensive Report In the realm of healthcare, not all states are created equal. A recent report by the Commonwealth Fund has shed light on the quality and accessibility of healthcare across the United States. Unsurprisingly, Oklahoma, West Virginia, and Mississippi emerged as the worst states for …