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The Mississippi Supreme Court delayed a decision on an execution date for Willie Manning as his attorneys argue DNA testing could prove his innocence.
Darius Williams is alleging in a lawsuit that four sheriff’s deputies assaulted him while he was incarcerated at the Madison County, Miss., Detention Center on Feb. 2, 2022.
D’Monterrio Gibson, a former FedEx driver, has filed a $5 million lawsuit against his former employer and the two white men he alleges chased him down and shot at him while he was making deliveries in Brookhaven, Miss., almost two years ago. FedEx fired Gibson in July.
Mississippians would have a right to use contraception protected under state law if Democratic lawmakers succeed in getting a proposed bill signed into law during
A key witness’ retraction and DNA evidence could prove Willie Jerome Manning’s innocence in a 1992 double murder, his defense team is arguing—even as Mississippi
Mississippi saw its first child flu death of the 2023-2024 season.
Democrat De’Keither Stamps won the Mississippi Public Service Commission’s central district election, ousting Republican incumbent Brent Bailey.
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the Lexington, Miss., Police Department amid allegations of misconduct.
Mississippians can get free Uber rides to county health departments through a Mississippi State Department of Health partnership.
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