SUMMARY: Seventy years after Emmett Till’s 1955 murder, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History acquired the gun used in the killing. Owned by J.W. Milam, who along with Roy Bryant murdered Till after false accusations by Carolyn Bryant, the gun and holster are now displayed at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson. The artifacts, donated by an unrelated family, help educate visitors on Till’s story and its impact on the civil rights movement. Till’s family expressed hope for more items to surface. The FBI reopened the case in 2004 but lacked jurisdiction. Till’s open-casket funeral galvanized racial equity efforts nationwide.

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SUMMARY: Joe Max Higgins was abruptly removed as CEO of the Golden Triangle Development LINK after over 20 years, during which he facilitated over $10 billion in economic growth. The executive committee cited prolonged workplace behavior and speech inconsistent with organizational values, extending beyond mere profanity to conduct that could harm the community. His firing followed a committee vote deeming a leadership change necessary for the region’s long-term interests, despite some local officials viewing the decision as hasty. COO Meryl Fisackerly will lead during the CEO search, with stakeholder input encouraged. Higgins contributed to major projects including Steel Dynamics and Airbus plants and multiple megasites.

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Rebecca Turner, host of Good Things with Rebecca Turner on SuperTalk Mississippi Media, earned second place in the Max Axle event at the Natural Strongman Federation world championship in Ireland, competing against over 250 athletes worldwide. Turner qualified by winning the American regional in the lightweight women’s over-40 division. The competition tested raw strength across seven events. Turner, balancing workouts with motherhood, lifted 165 pounds in the axle press. As a registered dietitian and mom, she advocates for strength training, especially for women over 40, emphasizing health benefits and debunking myths around women becoming bulky. Her journey inspires women to prioritize their strength and health.

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