Mississippi News
US judge condemns Mississippi city’s ‘crime cancer’ as he removes state justice from lawsuit
SUMMARY: Mississippi's Supreme Court chief justice can't be sued over a state law that requires him to appoint judges in Jackson, according to a federal judge. The ruling came amid a lawsuit questioning the constitutionality of the law and the apparent racial undertones of elected officials' decisions. Jackson, which suffers from high crime rates, is majority-Black and governed by Democrats. Critics claim that appointing judges, instead of electing them, is an attempt by the majority-white and Republican-led Legislature to take control from the city's residents.
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SUMMARY: Corey Beard, a 31-year-old man from Lowndes County, Mississippi, was charged with aggravated assault/domestic violence by strangulation after allegedly putting his partner in a chokehold. Deputies responded to the incident on Wenonah Drive, where the victim reported losing consciousness and being hit in the face. Signs of abuse were observed by the deputies, leading to Beard's arrest on Tuesday. His bond has not been set, and additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues. Stay updated with 24/7 news on Facebook and X for more information on this crime in the local area.
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SUMMARY: A new lawsuit has been filed against Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey and others over allegations of excessive force against a suspect, Christopher Bobby Adams. The lawsuit alleges that Adams' 4th Amendment rights were violated when he was arrested on a drug charge in 2021. This comes after former Deputy Christian Dedmon, who was part of the “Goon Squad,” pleaded guilty to charges related to torturing two Black men. Adams is seeking compensation for the alleged violations and damages, claiming a pattern of excessive force, especially against Black citizens or suspected drug users. Dedmon is currently serving prison time for his role in the torture. Bailey and Adams' attorney have not yet commented on the allegations.
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Mississippi News
Official resigns after guilty plea to drug conspiracy in Mississippi and North Carolina vape shops
SUMMARY: Biloxi City Council member Robert Leon Deming, III resigns after pleading guilty to a federal conspiracy charge for running a business that sold illegal drugs in Mississippi and North Carolina. The business, the Candy Shop, sold over $2 million worth of CBD and vape products containing controlled substances. Deming agreed to forfeit over $1.9 million and a yellow monster truck as part of his plea agreement. He is set to be sentenced in August. In addition to serving on the City Council, Deming ran for a U.S. House seat in 2020, losing in the Republican primary.
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Lowndes Co. deputies track down man accused of choking partner
Rankin County sheriff, others accused of excessive force in new lawsuit
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Official resigns after guilty plea to drug conspiracy in Mississippi and North Carolina vape shops
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SuperTalk FM6 days agoDriver’s education set to become mandatory in Mississippi as bill passes
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SuperTalk FM5 days ago
State approves $160M to expand Highway 7 to four lanes in Lafayette County
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SuperTalk FM2 days ago
Legislation outlawing ‘squatted’ vehicles in Mississippi signed into law
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Mississippi News3 days ago
LCSO wants people aware of a scam circling the area
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Mississippi Today3 days agoOn this day in 1917
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PRC’s Bats Come Alive Late As Blue Devils Beat Picayune To Advance To 6A South State Title Series
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Mississippi News6 days agoAltercation at Mississippi police department leads to officer-involved shooting
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Winston Co. Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting at Dave’s Club
