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A Mississippi Prison Murder Indictment Was Forgotten for 3 Years — Until a Reporter Called

John Lowe was beaten to death in a prison shower in 2021, but the murder suspect was not served the indictment because of bureaucratic missteps.

Jackson • 09.17.2025

Indicted Mississippi Prosecutor’s Latest Campaign Finance Report Rife With Errors

Amid federal corruption charges, the campaign finance report from Jody Owens features bad math, with thousands of dollars unaccounted for.

Jackson • 07.18.2025

In Mississippi’s Capital City, Indicted District Attorney Flouts Campaign Disclosure Laws

While he fights federal bribery charges, Jody Owens faces sanctions for not disclosing campaign funds and spending. Weak laws confuse enforcement.

Jackson • 05.12.2025

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