Two Brothers Granted Clemency After Illegal Sentences
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves grants clemency to Maurice Taylor, weeks after his brother Marcus, after both served sentences far exceeding the legal maximum. Read the full story.
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Georgia execution halted over conflict of interest claims
A judge has paused the execution of Stacey Humphreys, 52, citing conflicts of interest on the parole board. The lethal injection was due on 17 December. Read the latest.
Trump's surprise pardon for drug convict shocks White House
Donald Trump's pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted of smuggling 400 tons of cocaine, reportedly caught his Chief of Staff off guard. Discover the details.
Trump's surprise pardon of Honduran ex-president shocks aides
Donald Trump's clemency for a convicted Honduran drug trafficker blindsided his top staff, a report reveals. Explore the controversial use of presidential pardon power and its political implications.
Napiers Forced Out of Home Town Spin-Off by Canadian Law
HGTV stars Ben and Erin Napier reveal they cannot host the new Canadian season of 'Home Town Takeover' due to strict local regulations. Discover the details and fan reactions here.
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.
Historic Black Hawk Bridge set for explosive demolition
A 94-year-old bridge linking Iowa and Wisconsin will be imploded this Friday, making way for a modern £110 million replacement. Watch the live stream of this historic event.
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.
Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor after parole board plea
Country star Jelly Roll, born Jason Deford, is pardoned for past felonies by Gov. Bill Lee, easing international travel for tours and missionary work. Discover his redemption 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
Execution suspended after inmate's last meal order
Stacey Humphreys' lethal injection was suspended days after he ordered a huge final feast. Read the latest on the dramatic clemency decision.
Georgia death row execution suspended after final meal order
The execution of Stacey Humphreys for a 2003 double murder has been dramatically suspended by Georgia's parole board, just days after he requested a massive final feast. Read the latest on the legal battle.
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.
Georgia execution halted, clemency hearing postponed
Georgia's parole board suspends the execution of Stacey Humphreys, convicted of a 2003 double murder. The clemency hearing is postponed amid questions over board members' impartiality.
Trump's Controversial Pardons Alarm Conservative Allies
Conservative voices warn Trump's wave of pardons, including for Democrat Henry Cuellar, could damage his reputation and invite future legal peril. Read the full analysis.
Trump's historic pardon streak 'normalising corruption'
Donald Trump's unprecedented wave of pardons for allies and white-collar criminals is redefining justice and 'normalising public corruption', warn legal experts. Read the full analysis.
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.
Man pleads guilty to killing LGBTQ+ graduate in Mississippi
Sheldon Herrington Jr. pleads guilty to second-degree murder in the death of Jimmie 'Jay' Lee, a prominent LGBTQ+ figure. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Trump frees executive in $1.6 billion fraud scheme
Donald Trump commutes the prison sentence of David Gentile, convicted of a $1.6 billion fraud. Read the full details and implications of this controversial decision.
Trump pardons exec in $1.6bn fraud case
Donald Trump grants clemency to David Gentile, GPB Capital founder, who was serving a seven-year sentence for a massive $1.6bn fraud scheme. Explore the details and implications.
Egg Bowl Chaos: Brawl and Jersey Theft Shock College Football
The Egg Bowl descended into chaos as a massive brawl erupted between Ole Miss and Mississippi State, hours after a bizarre security breach involving a stolen quarterback jersey. Discover how the drama unfolded.
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.
Inmate's Death Sentence Commuted, Then Hospitalised
Oklahoma governor grants clemency moments before execution. Tremane Wood later hospitalised after medical event in cell. Victim's family supported clemency.
South Carolina Firing Squad Execution for Stephen Bryant
Stephen Bryant faces execution by firing squad in South Carolina for three 2004 murders. His final hope is gubernatorial clemency. Read the full story.
Oklahoma death row inmate granted last-minute clemency
Tremane Wood was minutes from lethal injection when Oklahoma's governor commuted his sentence to life without parole. Read the full story of this dramatic last-minute reprieve.
Tremane Wood Granted Clemency in Oklahoma Death Row Case
Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board recommends clemency for death row inmate Tremane Wood, commuting his sentence to life without parole. Discover the case details and what this means for criminal justice reform.
Governor Stitt Spares Inmate Minutes Before Execution
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt commuted Tremane Wood's death sentence to life without parole just before his scheduled lethal injection for a 2002 murder. Read the full story.
Oklahoma man makes final plea to avoid execution
Tremane Wood faces execution despite brother's murder confession and flawed legal representation. Will Oklahoma's governor grant clemency in this controversial capital punishment case?
Death Row Inmate Appeals to Governor for Life Sentence
Harold Wayne Nichols, on Tennessee's death row, petitions Governor Bill Lee for clemency weeks before his scheduled execution. His legal team cites his remorse and rehabilitation.
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