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Joshua Brown with his sister in graduate robes

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Two Men Charged in Jaylen Burns Murder Released After Evidence Raised Doubts

by Shaunicy Muhammad November 13, 2023June 21, 2024

Officials released Joshua Brown and Jamison Kelly from custody after reports raised doubts about their charges related to the murder of Jaylen Burns.

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Student Charged in Murder of JSU Student Was 90 Miles Away, Family Says, Citing Surveillance Footage

by Shaunicy Muhammad November 10, 2023June 21, 2024

Jaylen Burns

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Jaylen Burns Shooting Death Suspects Arrested in Columbia, Ellisville

by Shaunicy Muhammad October 20, 2023November 12, 2025

Heather Peerboom: Forrest County Teacher Fosters Appreciation for Reading, Combats Resistance

by Dustin Cardon April 20, 2022October 20, 2025

‘My Hometown Too’: Laurel’s Downtown Blossoms Despite City’s Complicated History

by Taylor McKay Hathorn December 13, 2021November 20, 2025

Photo of the Dave Brubeck Quartet. From left: Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Joe Morello and Gene Wright.

‘Take 5’: Opera Mississippi Pays Tribute to Jazz Icon Dave Brubeck Early In 2021-2022 Season

by Torsheta Jackson October 18, 2021October 20, 2025