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DA Files: The Curious Case of Mr. Smith, Mr. Butler and Mr. Hood
Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith walked into the courtroom on March 3, 2016, with a clear goal—to help get Christopher Butler, then 38, out of the Raymond jail.
National
Polls, Voter Turnout and Winning Mississippi
In Mississippi, so far, Trump looks like the favorite, but some pollsters have also speculated that with the right turnout formula, Clinton could give him competition, depending on several factors.
Music
New Life in Lisbon Deaths
If you haven't heard of Jackson's guitar-based pop quartet Lisbon Deaths yet, don't feel too bad—the band is only about six months old. However, the musicians are no strangers to …
Food
From Memphis to Jackson
Lee Williams Jr., a Jackson native, desired to create a business where he could combine two things he loved: food and sports.
City & County
Council President: City Will Not Pay to Defend Mayor Tony Yarber in Lawsuit
The Jackson City Council decided today to hire outside counsel to represent its interests in the sexual and race harassment lawsuits filed last week, citing conflicts of interest within the …
Education
Two More Mississippi Universities Furl State Flag
Two more Mississippi universities have stopped flying the state's flag, which prominently features the Confederate battle emblem.
City & County
UPDATED: Council Drills City Staffers Over Lawsuits, Gets Few Responses
The Jackson City Council entered into an executive session during a special meeting this morning to discuss sex and race discrimination lawsuits filed against the mayor and the City of …
Crime
Sisters Margaret Held and Paula Merrill
Hundreds of people filled a cathedral in Mississippi's capital city on Monday to remember two nuns who spent decades helping the needy and were found stabbed to death last week …
Justice Dept. Focuses on Police Treatment of Mentally Ill
Justice Department lawyers investigating police agencies for claims of racial discrimination and excessive force are increasingly turning up a different problem: officers' interactions with the mentally ill.
Prosecutor to Mull Death Penalty Opposition in Nuns' Slaying
A Mississippi prosecutor said she hasn't decided whether to seek the death penalty for a man charged with killing two nuns who dedicated their lives to helping people in one …
Business
Study: Mississippi Women Need More Political Representation
In honor of Women's Equality Day last Friday, WalletHub released its "Best and Worst States for Women's Equality" study, which looked at education, workplace and political environments for women in …
Crime
DA Smith Says MBN Framed Jackson Man; Agency Says Evidence Not 'Credible'
Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith is hanging his defense to state charges and a bar complaint around what he alleges is a set-up of Christopher Butler, the man …
Person of the Day
Jacquelyn Franklin
Jacquelyn Franklin, a retired professor of social studies, African American studies and urban studies at Jackson State University, died on Aug. 3.
Memorial Mass for 2 Nuns Killed in Their Mississippi Home
A memorial Mass will be held Monday for two 68-year-old nuns who were killed in their Mississippi home, even as authorities continue to investigate the stabbing. A man from about …
NFL
Dak Prescott Likely to Start for the Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Tony Romo is out with yet another back injury and it's unknown when he will return, although Dallas coach Jason Garrett says he expects his star …
Judge Blocks Transgender Bathroom Law for 3 Plaintiffs
A federal judge has temporarily ruled that the University of North Carolina can't block two transgender students and an employee from using bathrooms that match their gender identity.
Crime
JPD Escorts 'Champion,' Crime Up and Down, Depraved Heart' Killer Sentenced
Despite ongoing controversy over his role in Hinds County criminal case, Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood is bragging this week after several local court wins, including sending a Jackson man …
Person of the Day
Sheldon Rankins
The New Orleans Saints are trying to fix a defense that was terrible last season. It was one of the worst in the history of the NFL, but this preseason …
City & County
UPDATED: Attorney Sues City of Jackson for Race Discrimination, 'Malicious' Termination
A former deputy city attorney is suing the City of Jackson for race discrimination, racial harassment, retaliation and violation of her First Amendment and due-process rights in federal court.
Slain Nuns Leave Void in Mississippi Community They Served
In the rural Mississippi community they served, two nuns found slain in their home "would do anything for anybody," friends said.
