Mississippi Today
Judge dismisses Tameshia Shelton's murder indictment
The dismissal means this judicial district has seen seven people freed from prison after courts overturned their murder convictions —all prosecuted under former district attorney Forrest Allgood.
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10mSouthaven Police Department took millions from Musk-backed companies for drones and Flock cameras
Organizations linked to Elon Musk donated more than $3 million to the Southaven Police Department between December and February, as Musk’s SpaceXAI sought approval for a data center in the city in northern Mississippi.
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4mHurricane expected to hit Coast this weekend, forecasters say
Most severe impacts from Isaias will be concentrated on the Coast, but heavy rain, flooding and gusty winds will be possible further inland, including Jackson.
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12mLos refugiados y los solicitantes de asilo perderán cobertura de Medicaid el primero de octubre
Los expertos en la política de salud y las organizaciones que trabajan con los inmigrantes en Misisipi advierten que los cambios van a intensificar el temor que ya existe y que pueden forzar que los inmigrantes demoren buscar atención médica.
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26m‘It’s torture’: Trans immigrant detainees allege experiencing abuse, medical neglect at Jena immigration detention center
Three trans women have been held in solitary confinement for months allege that they are facing discrimination, medical neglect and physical abuse at the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center.
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3mAlert: Mississippi Blood Services seeks donors to ease shortage
Mississippi Blood Services needs 250 blood donations and 40 platelet donations daily. The current donations are, “not anywhere near that," officials say.