Tag Archives: Mississippi
Last Minute: Mississippi Man’s Execution Postponed
Justice Department offers to help state officials test for additional DNA evidence
What saved Manning’s life?
By Aaron Morrison
Body of Slain Gay Mayoral Candidate Found Beaten and Burned
Openly gay politician was dragged and beaten, according to authorities.
Lawrence Reed, 22, was charged with murder without bond in McMillian’s death.
By Gerren Keith Gaynor
Mississippi Gay Mayoral Candidate Found Dead, Man Taken Into Custody
Marco McMillian's body found 15 miles from hometown.
A man identified as the driver of McMillian’s vehicle was taken into custody.
By Gerren Keith Gaynor
Mississippi Becomes Last State to Ratify 13th Amendment
The state of Mississippi finally ratifies the 13th Amendment after an oversight.
One hundred and forty eight years after the 13th Amendment was passed, the state of…
By Amber McKynzie
Racist Mississippi Church Prevents Black Couple’s Wedding
Pastor says small group of congregants were against black couple's marriage there.
Pastor says small group of congregants were against black couple’s marriage there.
By Claudio E. Cabrera
Hearing Set In Lesbian Teen’s Suit To Force Prom
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — School officials in a rural Mississippi county told a lesbian student…
By Associated Press
Fifteen Contenders Vying for Mississippi Mayoral Seat
Jackson candidates shift blame on dilapidated streets, houses
As the poorest state capital in the country, Jackson, Mississippi is rich in mayoral candidates…
