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Mississippi's Giant Lazy Susans Unite Strangers at Table

A unique Mississippi restaurant uses giant revolving tables to bring strangers together for family-style Southern meals, creating unexpected friendships and community. Discover how this dining tradition fosters human connection.

Century-old Black Hawk Bridge demolished by implosion

Watch as the 94-year-old Black Hawk Bridge is imploded over the Mississippi River. The iconic structure, making way for a $140m modern crossing, held deep sentimental value for thousands. Read the full story.

US Town Sues Drax Over Toxic Emissions from Pellet Plant

Residents of Gloster, Mississippi, are taking legal action against British energy giant Drax, alleging its wood pellet plant is causing severe health issues. The facility exports biomass to the UK, classified as renewable energy. Read the full investigati

James Woods in tears over Rob Reiner's murder

Actor James Woods fought back tears on Fox News, describing how director Rob Reiner saved his career. The emotional tribute comes after Reiner and his wife were found murdered in their LA home. Read the full story.

Botched gas chamber execution changed US law

The harrowing execution of serial killer Jimmy Lee Gray in a Mississippi gas chamber, where he died banging his head against a steel pole, led to the abolition of the method. Read the full story.

Shonda Rhimes funds Emmett Till memorial barn

Television producer Shonda Rhimes donates $1.5 million to preserve the Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was lynched, creating a 'sacred' memorial site set to open by 2030.

Emmett Till's Barn to Open as Memorial Site by 2030

The Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was tortured and killed will open as a sacred memorial by 2030, purchased with a $1.5m donation from Shonda Rhimes. Explore this pivotal Civil Rights history.

Transgender Athlete Ban Looms for 2028 Olympics

The IOC is set to ban transgender women from competing in female categories at the 2028 LA Games, a major policy shift impacting athletes like Laurel Hubbard. Read the full story.

Mother shoots escaped monkey protecting her kids

A Mississippi mother became an unlikely hero when she shot and killed an escaped rhesus macaque monkey that threatened her children in their own backyard. The dramatic incident has raised serious questions about exotic animal ownership and public safety.

Woman shoots escaped monkey in Mississippi

A Mississippi woman took matters into her own hands when she encountered an escaped monkey on a highway, shooting the animal in what authorities are calling a highly unusual case.

Dog tests positive for meth after park walk

A routine walk in Laurel Park turns into a nightmare when a family's golden retriever encounters crystal meth, leading to emergency veterinary care and a police investigation.

JD Vance heckled at Mississippi Turning Point rally

Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance encountered furious protests during a Turning Point USA rally in Mississippi, where conservative commentator Erika Kirk confronted him over his past criticism of the former president.

Three dead as tornado tears through Louisiana

A devastating tornado has claimed three lives in Louisiana's rural Jackson area, leaving a trail of destruction and emergency responders searching for survivors amid severe weather warnings.

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