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When speaking with reporters, local law enforcement compared the state of the heart to a country ham due to the drying effect of the salt in question.

When speaking with reporters, local law enforcement compared the state of the heart to a country ham due to the drying effect of the salt in question.

BY TRACE COWEN

Investigation Launched After Human Heart Found in Salt Pile at Tennessee Transportation Facility

18-year-old Jaylen Smith will be Earle's next mayor. He celebrated the win via Facebook on Tuesday, saying it's "time to build a better chapter" for the town.

18-year-old Jaylen Smith will be Earle's next mayor. He celebrated the win via Facebook on Tuesday, saying it's "time to build a better chapter" for the town.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Arkansas' Jaylen Smith Becomes Youngest Black Mayor in U.S. at Age 18

"Do not drink the water," Gov. Tate Reeves told citizens of the capital. "In too many cases, it is raw water from the reservoir being pushed through the pipes."

"Do not drink the water," Gov. Tate Reeves told citizens of the capital. "In too many cases, it is raw water from the reservoir being pushed through the pipes."

BY ZACH DIONNE

Mississippi Governor Tells Jackson Residents 'Do Not Drink the Water' in State of Emergency Declaration

The identity of the sender was not publicly named in recent reports. The department, however, is being disbanded in response to the racist message.

The identity of the sender was not publicly named in recent reports. The department, however, is being disbanded in response to the racist message.

BY TRACE COWEN

Alabama City to Disband Police Department After Cop Allegedly Sends Racist Text Message

Rapper Omeretta the Great sparked much debate when she doubted musicians claiming Atlanta, and now T.I. has offered his input on the conversation.

Rapper Omeretta the Great sparked much debate when she doubted musicians claiming Atlanta, and now T.I. has offered his input on the conversation.

BY JOE PRICE

T.I. Responds to Debate About Which Rappers Can Really Claim Atlanta

Exactly two years after Arbery’s murder, the state of Georgia confirmed that February 23 will be recognized as Ahmaud Arbery Day going forward.

Exactly two years after Arbery’s murder, the state of Georgia confirmed that February 23 will be recognized as Ahmaud Arbery Day going forward.

BY JOE PRICE

Georgia Names Feb. 23 Ahmaud Arbery Day

The right-wing pastor of the Global Vision Bible Church has made headlines before, including for repeatedly spreading pandemic misinformation.

The right-wing pastor of the Global Vision Bible Church has made headlines before, including for repeatedly spreading pandemic misinformation.

BY TRACE COWEN

Right-Wing Tennessee Pastor Livestreams Book Bonfire With ‘Occultic Materials’ Like ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Twilight’

Gov. Tate Reeves, a Republican, shared a lengthy statement after signing the bill, reiterating his stance against legalizing recreational use.

Gov. Tate Reeves, a Republican, shared a lengthy statement after signing the bill, reiterating his stance against legalizing recreational use.

BY TRACE COWEN

Mississippi Governor Signs Bill Making State Latest to Legalize Medical Marijuana

On his Spotify podcast with Miss Info and special guest Jeezy, Nas clarified who was actually talking to on his eighth album 'Hip Hop is Dead.'

On his Spotify podcast with Miss Info and special guest Jeezy, Nas clarified who was actually talking to on his eighth album 'Hip Hop is Dead.'

BY JORDAN ROSE

Nas Clarifies ‘Hip Hop Is Dead’ Album Was ‘Mainly’ Directed at New York Rappers

Latto stopped by Power 106 to drop off a few quick bars for the L.A. Leakers, nailing a freestyle over the beat to Yung L.A.'s classic "Ain't I."

Latto stopped by Power 106 to drop off a few quick bars for the L.A. Leakers, nailing a freestyle over the beat to Yung L.A.'s classic "Ain't I."

BY MACKENZIE CUMMINGS-GRADY

Watch Latto's L.A. Leakers Freestyle Over Yung L.A.'s "Ain't I"