Live News of Mississippi March 26, 2024

Major Bridge Collapses Caused By Ship Collisions

Early Tuesday morning, a container ship struck a major bridge in Baltimore, causing a significant portion of the bridge to collapse into the river below. This incident adds to a list of unfortunate events involving ships...Read More

Former Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Sentenced For Torturing Black Men

A federal judge has handed down prison terms ranging from about 10 to 40 years to six white former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to breaking into a home without a warrant and torturing...Read More

Former Mississippi Officer Sentenced To 40 Years For Torture

A former Mississippi law enforcement officer, Christian Dedmon, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for his involvement in torturing two Black men as part of a self-styled 'Goon Squad' of deputies. The sentencing took placRead More

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Kentucky Upset Shakes Up March Madness Bracket Predictions

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kentucky's 80-76 loss to Oakland on Thursday night had significant implications for NCAA Tournament brackets across the country. The upset not only dashed the hopes of many who had picked Kentucky to...Read More

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Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo Wins Impressive 20Th First-Round Game

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo secured his 20th first-round win in the NCAA Tournament with a standout performance against Mississippi State. The Spartans, seeded ninth, showcased their dominance with a 69-51 victory over tRead More

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Former Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Sentenced For Torturing Black Men

Brett McAlpin, the highest-ranking officer involved in the torture of two Black men by six former Mississippi law enforcement officers in January 2023, was sentenced to over 27 years in prison. McAlpin, described as the leRead More

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Former Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Sentenced For Torture

Former Richland police officer Joshua Hartfield and former Rankin County deputy Brett McAlpin, along with four other Mississippi law enforcement officers, have pleaded guilty in the torture of two Black men in 2023. The feRead More

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Former Mississippi Deputy Sentenced To 40 Years In Prison

A former Mississippi law enforcement officer, Christian Dedmon, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for his involvement in torturing two Black men as part of a self-styled 'Goon Squad' of deputies. The sentencing took placRead More

5Th Circuit Court: Conservative Stronghold For Legal Battles

A federal appeals court based in New Orleans, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, has emerged as a key arena for conservatives seeking to advance legal strategies on various contentious issues such as gun rights,...Read More

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Tom Izzo Questions Automatic Bids For Smaller Schools In NCAA

Tom Izzo, the seasoned coach of the Michigan State Spartans, is no stranger to the intensity and unpredictability of March Madness. With his 26th consecutive tournament appearance on the horizon, Izzo's insights shed lightRead More

Trump Raises Over $20 Million In February Fundraising

Former President Trump raised over $20 million in February, marking a significant increase from previous months. This brings his cash-on-hand to nearly $42 million by the end of last month. The fundraising efforts were ledRead More

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Former Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Sentenced For Torture And Abuse

Recently, four out of the six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to the torture and abuse of two Black men in January 2023 have been sentenced by a federal judge. This case has...Read More

Cities Across US Offering Incentives To Remote Workers

Remote work and the search for affordable housing have permanently reshaped where people live, and cities across the US are noticing. Many places are now offering new residents significant incentives, such as cash or freeRead More

Former Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Sentenced For Torture

Daniel Opdyke, a former Mississippi law enforcement officer, was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison by a federal judge for his involvement in the torture of two Black men in January 2023. Opdyke, a...Read More

Former Mississippi Officers Sentenced For Torturing Black Men

Sentencing proceedings are ongoing for former white law enforcement officers in Mississippi who admitted to breaking into a home without a warrant and torturing two Black men. Daniel Opdyke, 28, and Christian Dedmon, 29, aRead More

Former Mississippi Officers Sentenced For Torturing Black Men

Sentencing proceedings are ongoing for former white law enforcement officers in Mississippi who admitted to breaking into a home without a warrant and torturing two Black men. The officers involved, Daniel Opdyke, ChristiaRead More

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Former Mississippi Sheriff's Deputy Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison

A former Mississippi sheriff’s deputy, Hunter Elward, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday morning for his involvement in the torture of two Black men in January 2023. This sentencing comes after the victims,...Read More

Former Mississippi Officers To Be Sentenced For Torturing Black Men

Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men are set to be sentenced this week. The incident, which occurred on January 24, 2023, in Braxton, just southeast of Jackson, cameRead More

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Former Mississippi Officers Plead Guilty To Torture And Abuse

In a disturbing case of police brutality, six former Mississippi officers have pleaded guilty to a combined 13 felonies in connection with the torture and abuse of two Black men, Eddie Parker and Michael Jenkins. The...Read More

Black Men Tortured By Mississippi Law Enforcement Seek Justice

Two Black men who were victims of brutal torture by six Mississippi law enforcement officers last year are urging a federal judge to impose the harshest penalties at their upcoming sentencings this week. The former officerRead More