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December 9, 2022

Maryland court upholds murder conviction for 2017 university stabbing of Black man

A Maryland court upholds the murder conviction of a white man for the 2017 University of Maryland stabbing of a Black man. Prosecutors failed to show this case as a hate crime.

December 8, 2022

Federal judge allows Mississippi execution amid inmate’s lawsuit

A federal judge allows a Mississippi execution to be carried out next week amid inmate’s lawsuit. The inmate is suing the state over its use of three drugs for lethal injections.

December 8, 2022

Former Grenada County chancery clerk pleads guilty to grand larceny

A former Grenada County employee has pleaded guilty to grand larceny. Vicky Blaylock entered the plea Wednesday. She stole more than $34,000 from the county land redemption account.

December 7, 2022

Former CEO of Mississippi grain company indicted on federal, state fraud charges

The ex-CEO of a Mississippi grain company has been indicted on federal and state fraud charges. If convicted on federal charges he could face up to 180 years in prison.

December 5, 2022

Autism 'crash course' offered in engaging new film, 'In a Different Key': 'Changing hearts and minds'

A new documentary, "In a Different Key," tells the story of autism — several stories, really. Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital spoke to the film's producers ahead of the PBS air date of December 13.

December 4, 2022

Mississippi man charged with burning cross to intimidate Black neighbors, pleads guilty to hate crime

A Mississippi man is facing federal hate crime charges for an incident in which he allegedly set a cross on fire to intimidate a Black family living next door.

December 2, 2022

Sex assault lawsuit against Mississippi ex-police officer settled

A confidential settlement has been reached for the lawsuit against a former Mississippi police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman while he was on duty.

December 2, 2022

Man charged with murder of Ole Miss student released on $250K bond

A man charged with first degree murder for the killing of a University of Mississippi student was just released on a $250K bond on Thursday. The body of the victim has yet to be found.

December 1, 2022

Mississippi paroling fewer inmates despite expanding eligibility in 2021

Mississippi is paroling fewer inmates despite their expanding eligibility in 2021. Prison populations may increase over time, leaving the board concerned about decreased parole rates.

December 1, 2022

Mississippi man out on bond after being accused of biting someone's nose off

A Mississippi man is out on bond after being accused of biting someone's nose off after an argument about a golf game. The man was charged with felony mayhem and booked on a $50K bond.