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Accused Beth Israel arsonist Spencer Pittman calls congregation ‘the synagogue of Satan’

Accused Beth Israel arsonist Spencer Pittman calls congregation ‘the synagogue of Satan’

by Mississippi Monitor | Jan 13, 2026 | Capital/River

By: Russ Latino and Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune     On Monday, Stephen Spencer Pittman, 19, appeared via Zoom from a hospital bed, for his initial court appearance in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. Pittman is charged...
Two Mississippi students selected for United States Senate Youth Program

Two Mississippi students selected for United States Senate Youth Program

by Mississippi Monitor | Jan 13, 2026 | Coastal

  Two Mississippi students – William Crosby Parker II, a senior at Gulfport High School, and Nial Chen, a senior at Ocean Springs High School, – have been selected for the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) and will join Sen. Roger Wicker and Sen. Cindy...
Arson at Beth Israel synagogue prompts fear of anti-semitism in Mississippi

Arson at Beth Israel synagogue prompts fear of anti-semitism in Mississippi

by Mississippi Monitor | Jan 12, 2026 | Capital/River

By: Russ Latino, Magnolia Tribune       Jackson, Mississippi — Before the sun rose on Saturday, January 10, 2026, fire and billowing smoke spread through the Beth Israel synagogue. Fire crews responded to an emergency call after 3 a.m. After...
Mississippi Legislature Opens 2026 Regular Session at State Capitol

Mississippi Legislature Opens 2026 Regular Session at State Capitol

by Mississippi Monitor | Jan 9, 2026 | Capital/River

  The Mississippi State Legislature began its 2026 regular session on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Lawmakers convened at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson at noon to start session, which is scheduled to run for 90 days through early April. On Tuesday,...
Democrat state representative seeks to strip Tasers from Mississippi police officers

Democrat state representative seeks to strip Tasers from Mississippi police officers

by Mississippi Monitor | Jan 9, 2026 | Coastal, Uncategorized

By: Frank Corder,  Magnolia Tribune     State Rep. Omeria Scott, a 32-year Democratic lawmaker representing Clarke, Jasper and Jones counties, has filed a longshot bill to prohibit Mississippi police officers from using Tasers or stun guns. In response,...
Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl

Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl

by Mississippi Monitor | Jan 9, 2026 | Sports

By: John Marshall, Associated Press       Miami’s return to relevance was a long, winding road filled with more downs than ups. Even when the Hurricanes rejoined the national conversation, they were doubted, told they didn’t belong. Through it all, they...
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