Report: Mississippi laws cause extreme prison sentences
The report says African American men are 13% of Mississippi's population but are 75% of those receiving sentences of at least 20 years.
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The report says African American men are 13% of Mississippi's population but are 75% of those receiving sentences of at least 20 years.
The alleged incidents reportedly happened on November 11 at Lehmberg Cove Apartments in Columbus.
Taylor Conner, 25, was charged with possession of a stolen firearm and disorder conduct.
A Lowndes County judge sentenced Thompson to five years in prison and five years on supervised probation once she is released.
Golden was accused of shooting his wife, Kimberly Sisk, in Bruce during the summer of 2017.
Police Chief Fred Shelton said both Brown and the victim knew each other. Police said they were in an altercation when the victim cut.
The stabbing happened at a residence in the Peach and Cherry Street area on the city's north side.
Friday a Justice Court Judge set Brandon's bond at $1 million.
Police say Oakley was dating the child's mother and babysitting the young boy.
Daniels pled guilty to the charge in May of this year.
Prosecutors alleged Conner spit on two deputies and also kicked one of the law enforcement officers.
Jeremiah Ratcliff was charged with two counts of armed robbery and one count of burglary of an automobile.
The mother of the kids, Britney Brooks, was also recently indicted in the case.
Tishomingo deputies searched Richardson's car after it pulled into a driveway and the people in the car got out near a safety checkpoint on Highway 72.
Sheriff Greg Pollan said the victim told a parent about the alleged molestation.
Sheriff Greg Pollan said Lollar took a checkbook during the burglary and then wrote checks on a closed account.
Police said it happened November 1 at the Main Street Liquor and Wine in Verona.
Officers arrested Antonio Coleman, 32, and Devarius Atkinson, 35.
A Starkville man is facing charges after allegedly threatening law enforcement and the public online.
Deputies told WCBI the victim was visiting a family member, when the alleged incident happened earlier this year.
The alleged incident happened on Chisholm Drive, which is in the Sunset subdivision, on Sunday afternoon.
At the time, Columbus police told WCBI the victim let Tate and two other suspects inside the house.
She was arrested back in July when a naked two-year-old was found walking on Robin Circle.
Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green said the victim has been identified as Walter Gillespie, 50.