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The Thad Cochran United States Courthouse, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today
Attorneys for the state of Mississippi presented arguments on Thursday to dismiss a federal lawsuit accusing it of discriminating against the city of Jackson by withholding $36 million in pandemic recovery funds meant for infrastructure improvements.
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Families from across Mississippi gathered for a press conference urging state officials to release public records sooner following fatal and violent encounters involving law enforcement on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Walter Sillers Building in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
The families of four men who died or allegedly were beaten in encounters with Mississippi law enforcement gathered outside the state attorney general’s office Thursday to urge officials to stop denying them access to video capturing the incidents, years after they happened.
The families said officials have blocked them for up to three years from viewing video footage and other key police records that could shed light on what happened, leaving them with unanswered questions. Those cases are:
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Lisa Jo Chamberlin decided to speak out about her treatment in prison, including the past decade as the only woman on Mississippi’s death row.
Speaking to Mississippi Today earlier this year, she raised issues about the isolation and restriction she has experienced in closed custody, including more time locked in her cell and less time to shower or go outside.
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Lisa Jo Chamberlin decided to speak out about her treatment in prison, including the past decade as the only woman on Mississippi’s death row.
Speaking to Mississippi Today earlier this year, she raised issues about the isolation and restriction she has experienced in closed custody, including more time locked in her cell and less time to shower or go outside.
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McAdams Baptist Church Special Series
McAdams Baptist Church will host a series of guest speakers throughout May. Scheduled speakers include Bro. Jeffrey Jones on May 24.
Women’s Gathering set for May 23
A women’s gathering titled “Slow Burn = Consumed” will be held at 10:30 a.m. May 23. The event will feature speaker Ashton Culpepper and focus on connection, encouragement and spiritual growth. Organizers invite attendees to bring a friend and a finger food for a shared lunch following the program.
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