Mississippi

Supreme Court sides with Mississippi death row inmate who alleged racial bias in jury selection

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WASHINGTON — In a case that raised questions about racial bias in the criminal justice system, the Supreme Court on Thursday threw out the murder conviction of a Black death row inmate in Mississippi who objected when a prosecutor sought to exclude potential jury members who were Black. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get … Read more

Supreme Court rules for Black death row inmate from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury

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WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted him. By a 5-4 vote, the justices sided with Terry Pitchford, who was sentenced to death for his role in the killing … Read more

2 Navy pilots safely eject from training jet crash in Mississippi

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Two U.S. Navy pilots safely ejected when the training jet they were flying crashed Tuesday afternoon in eastern Mississippi, officials said. The crash of the T-45C Goshawk occurred at 12:30 p.m. local time on private farmland in Noxubee County, according to a statement from Naval Air Training Command. The two pilots aboard safely ejected and … Read more

Missouri running back shot while at concert in Mississippi

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Missouri Tigers football star Ahmad Hardy, one of the top running backs in college football, was shot at a concert in Mississippi, the team announced Monday in a statement. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. According to Mizzou Football, Hardy suffered a gunshot wound on Sunday … Read more

14 tornadoes reported across Mississippi as powerful storms ravage hundreds of homes, knock out power

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Destructive storms ripped through parts of Mississippi on Wednesday night, producing at least 14 reported tornadoes, authorities said. One tornado has been confirmed.  A 1-year-old child was missing after the storms hit, CBS affiliate WJTV reported, citing emergency responders in Lincoln County. Officials said at least 17 people were hurt to some degree. The storms collapsed … Read more

Hundreds of homes damaged in Mississippi storms as multiple tornadoes reported

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Powerful storms that included at least one confirmed tornado have torn through parts of Mississippi, collapsing hundreds homes, tearing up trees and downing power lines JACKSON, Miss. — Powerful storms that included at least one confirmed tornado tore through parts of Mississippi, collapsing hundreds of homes, tearing up trees and downing power lines, authorities said … Read more