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The family of Rasheem Carter, who was found dead with his head severed in November last year, have said he was murdered and are calling for an investigation.

The family of Rasheem Carter, who was found dead with his head severed in November last year, have said he was murdered and are calling for an investigation.

BY JOE PRICE

Family of Black Man Claim He Was Murdered After Saying ‘Truckloads of White Men’ Were Following Him

A woman was shot and killed by police at a Mississippi Walmart after she walked in, brandished a firearm, and took an employee hostage at gunpoint.

A woman was shot and killed by police at a Mississippi Walmart after she walked in, brandished a firearm, and took an employee hostage at gunpoint.

BY TARAMHDVN

Woman Fatally Shot by Police at Walmart After Taking Employee Hostage at Gunpoint

A Mississippi man was sentenced to prison this week for faking his own death in an effort to avoid sex abuse charges related to impregnating a teenage girl.

A Mississippi man was sentenced to prison this week for faking his own death in an effort to avoid sex abuse charges related to impregnating a teenage girl.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Man Sentenced for Faking His Own Death to Avoid Sex Abuse Charges After Impregnating Teen

Brandon Case and his son Gregory—who are both white—were re-arrested last week for allegedly chasing and shooting at D’Monterrio Gibson, a Black FedEx driver.

Brandon Case and his son Gregory—who are both white—were re-arrested last week for allegedly chasing and shooting at D’Monterrio Gibson, a Black FedEx driver.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

White Father and Son Accused of Shooting at Black FedEx Driver, Charged With Attempted Murder

Federal officials say 29-year-old Cory Patterson was found unresponsive in a Miami federal prison. His attorney, Tony Farese, claims he died by suicide.

Federal officials say 29-year-old Cory Patterson was found unresponsive in a Miami federal prison. His attorney, Tony Farese, claims he died by suicide.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Man Who Threatened to Crash Plane Into Mississippi Walmart Found Dead in Federal Custody

The footage of the mask, which is vaguely 'Scream'-inspired, has grown into a national discussion in recent days. The workers have been fired.

The footage of the mask, which is vaguely 'Scream'-inspired, has grown into a national discussion in recent days. The workers have been fired.

BY TRACE COWEN

Mother Argues Daycare Workers Involved in Halloween Mask Incident Should Get Jail Time

The incidents in question took place at a facility in Mississippi. The employees have since been fired, with several of them now facing felony charges.

The incidents in question took place at a facility in Mississippi. The employees have since been fired, with several of them now facing felony charges.

BY TRACE COWEN

Daycare Workers Face Felony Abuse Charges After Video Shows Adult in ‘Scream’-Inspired Mask Scaring Children

John Davis is accused of helping funnel millions of dollars in welfare money to projects, including the construction of a sports facility at Favre's alma mater.

John Davis is accused of helping funnel millions of dollars in welfare money to projects, including the construction of a sports facility at Favre's alma mater.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Ex-Director of Mississippi Welfare Agency Pleads Guilty in Brett Favre-Connected Scandal, Agrees to Testify

Trae Tha Truth made the trek to Mississippi this week to combat Jackson's water crisis, helping deliver filters, groceries, and other supplies.

Trae Tha Truth made the trek to Mississippi this week to combat Jackson's water crisis, helping deliver filters, groceries, and other supplies.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Trae Tha Truth Donates Supplies to Mississippi Families Suffering From Water Crisis

A pilot who threatened to “intentionally crash” into a Walmart in Tupelo, Mississippi, on Saturday morning was arrested and taken into custody.

A pilot who threatened to “intentionally crash” into a Walmart in Tupelo, Mississippi, on Saturday morning was arrested and taken into custody.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Pilot Arrested After Threatening to Crash Plane into Mississippi Walmart