Live News of Mississippi April 05, 2024

Devin Booker's Historic 52-Point Night Leads Suns Past Pelicans

Phoenix Suns' star Devin Booker put on a show against the New Orleans Pelicans, scoring an impressive 52 points in a 124-111 victory. This remarkable performance marked Booker's third consecutive game with at least 50 poinRead More

Mississippi 2Nd District Runoff To Determine Republican Nominee

A crucial runoff election is set to take place in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday. The runoff will decide the Republican nominee who will challenge long-serving Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson in the upRead More

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Biden And Trump Secure Nominations In Four States

Voters in four states are set to participate in primary elections on Tuesday to cast their votes for the presidential nominees of their respective parties. However, with President Joe Biden and former President Donald TrumRead More

Man Shot And Killed By Deputies In Central Mississippi

Sheriff's deputies in central Mississippi were involved in a fatal shooting incident that occurred in the town of Florence, Rankin County. The state Department of Public Safety confirmed that the deputies shot and killed aRead More

Connecticut Implements Early Voting For Presidential Primary

Connecticut has joined the ranks of states offering early, in-person voting for the first time, allowing voters to cast their ballots ahead of the upcoming presidential primary. The early voting period, which concludes onRead More

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Minnesota Gov. Offers Resources To Maryland After Bridge Collapse

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed his condolences to the people of Maryland following the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Governor Walz described the incident as 'heart-wrenching' and offered any necesRead More

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