On this day in 1871

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November 17, 2024

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mississippitoday.org – Jerry Mitchell – 2024-11-17 07:00:00

Nov. 17, 1871

Visit of the Ku-Klux” by Frank Bellew (1872) depicts two Klansmen attacking a Black family during the Reconstruction era. Credit: Library of Congress

Edward Crosby stood before the congressional hearing and swore to tell the truth. By raising his right hand, Crosby put himself and his family at risk. He could be killed for daring to tell about the terrorism he and other Black Mississippians had faced.

Days earlier, he had attempted to vote in Aberdeen, Mississippi, asking for a Republican ballot. The clerk at the polling place said none was available. He waited. Dozens more Black men came to vote, and they were all told the same thing. Then he tried another polling place. Same result.

That day, white men, backed by a cannon, drove about 700 Black voters from the polls in Aberdeen. After nightfall, Crosby stepped out to retrieve water for his child when he saw 30 or so Klansmen galloping up on horses. He hid in a smokehouse, and when Klansmen confronted his wife, she replied that he was away. They left, and from that moment on, “I didn’t sleep more than an hour,” Crosby recalled. “If there had been a stick cracked very light, I would have sprung up in the bed.”

In response, Mississippi, which was under federal rule at the time, pursued an anti-Klan campaign. In less than a year, grand juries returned 678 indictments with less than a third of them leading to convictions.

That number, however, was misleading, because in almost all the cases, Klansmen pleaded no contest in exchange for small fines or suspended sentences. Whatever protection that federal troops offered had vanished by the time they left the state a few years later.

This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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Restoration efforts on the Elizabeth River are making an impact, experts say

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July 20, 2025

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SUMMARY: Once declared dead nearly a century ago, the Elizabeth River is showing signs of revival thanks to ongoing restoration efforts. Long known as one of the most polluted waterways on the East Coast, it’s now a vital part of Norfolk’s waterfront and economy. Efforts led by the Elizabeth River Project, including rain gardens, tree plantings, oysters, and infiltration trenches, have improved water quality. The river now holds an overall C grade, with tributaries like the Lafayette Branch showing marked improvement. In areas like Muddy Point, fish species have increased from 4 to 26. Experts say continued work is still needed.

For decades, the Elizabeth River was seen as one of the most polluted waterways on the East Coast. But it’s seen as the heart of Norfolk’s waterfront. Work to restore, maintain, and improve the river includes partnerships across city, state, and federal lines — all contributing to a healthier, more resilient river system. The latest State of the River Report gives the river an overall C grade, but key areas like the Lafayette branch are now scoring higher.

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Bikini robber, bear doorbell, Coldplay kiss cam chaos | FOX 5 News

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July 20, 2025

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www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2025-07-20 11:00:06

SUMMARY: Fox 5 News reports multiple national stories: A deadly Massachusetts assisted-living fire left nine dead and over 30 injured. A Kentucky church shooting killed two after a suspect wounded a state trooper. In New York, a parking dispute turned violent with arrests for assault. Police delivered pizza after a GrubHub driver was arrested. A five-year-old accidentally racked $3,000 in Amazon purchases. In Missouri, a high-speed chase ended in a crash; a Florida kidnapping suspect was caught after the victim’s resistance. Flooding disrupted NYC transit. A Florida teen survived an alligator attack. Bizarre events include a bikini robbery in LA, a bear ringing a doorbell in New Hampshire, and Coldplay kiss cam drama revealing a possible affair.

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Ole Miss football player Corey Adams killed in Tennessee shooting

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July 20, 2025

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www.supertalk.fm – J.T. Mitchell – 2025-07-20 10:56:00

SUMMARY: Corey Adams, an 18-year-old freshman football player at the University of Mississippi, was fatally shot Saturday night in Cordova, Tennessee. Adams, a defensive end from New Orleans and a three-star recruit, was one of five people shot outside a residence. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded around 10:15 p.m. and found Adams deceased after life-saving attempts. Four other men were hospitalized in non-critical condition. Adams had enrolled in January, majoring in freshman studies and preparing for his first collegiate season. Both his high school and Ole Miss football programs expressed deep sorrow and asked for privacy during this difficult time.

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