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• Mississippi auditor warns welfare fraud is 'incredibly easy' as $77M trial begins - State auditor warns welfare fraud is 'incredibly easy' as Mississippi's high-profile trial exposes weaknesses costing taxpayers nationwide.
• Murder in small-town America: The crimes that tore quiet communities apart in 2025 - Small towns across the United States faced shocking violence in 2025, exposing deep vulnerabilities in quiet communities from Mississippi to Montana.
• Five sleeper races that could upend 2026 – from Pennsylvania’s Alleghenies to New Mexico - Five unexpected 'sleeper' election contests could surprise voters in 2026, from Mississippi's 2nd congressional district to Nebraska's gubernatorial seat.
• Suspect arrested after Walmart customers report finding hidden razor blades in purchased bread - Texas woman Camille Benson arrested for placing razor blades in bread at Mississippi Walmart stores, charged with attempted mayhem in disturbing case.
• Mississippi governor orders release of man who served more than 10 years of illegal 15-year sentence - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves granted clemency to Marcus Taylor, who served more than 10 years of a sentence for a crime with a five-year maximum penalty.
• Attorney rips USA Gymnastics amid lawsuit over alleged failure to protect athletes from sexual abuse - USA Gymnastics is facing a new lawsuit alleging failure to protect athletes from coach Sean Gardner's sexual abuse despite 2017 reports to SafeSport.
• 'Forrest,' the last escaped monkey from Mississippi highway crash, finds new life at New Jersey sanctuary - Research monkey finds safety at New Jersey sanctuary after escaping Mississippi crash that killed seven research primates, sparking animal testing debate.