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Activists demand accountability in teen's death at Hattiesburg poultry plant

A group of activists gathered for a virtual news conference to talk about need for change after a 16-year-old died at a Hattiesburg poultry plant.

 

For Till's family, national monument cements his inclusion in the American story

The proclamation on Tuesday approving the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument marks the 82nd anniversary of Till's birth.

 

Mississippi governor requests federal assistance for tornado damage

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has requested financial assistance from the federal government for counties hit by tornadoes and damaging storms in June.

 

MSU receives $100 million single gift. See how that stacks up among largest ever

Mississippi State University announced a transformative and record $100 million gift as part of its best ever fundraising year.

 

Before Saturday's Ice Cream Safari at the Jackson Zoo, an incident occurred

Saturday was the first time the city hosted the Ice Cream Safari since the city took over the Jackson Zoo. More than 1,200 people attended.

 

Jackson faces lawsuit for ending a lease. Mayor says move is 'necessary'

The Jackson City Council voted to end the city's lease at the Metrocenter Mall. Now, city offices are moving to a new location in downtown Jackson.

 

A 75-year-old Mississippi woman is charged with husband's murder 5 years after his death

A 75-year-old Mississippi woman has been arrested and charged with murder in her husband's 2018 death.

 

Alabama woman Carlee Russell confesses to fabricating kidnapping

Authorities in Alabama said Monday that Carlee Russell has confessed to fabricating a story that she was kidnapped.

 

Zaxby's set to open first restaurant in this MS town

The roughly 2,700 square-foot restaurant will feature Zaxby's farmhouse-style design with a white exterior and a double drive-thru layout.

 

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