JACKSON — In an incredible story that seems more like a hollywood movie or from the 1900’s, the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee says the U.S. Justice Department is investigating an incident in the Mississippi Delta in which he was told a mostly white group used weapons and “vigilante” techniques to search for a black burglary suspect. The FBI says it is also looking into the circumstances surrounding the burglary arrest in Sumner during which residents reportedly took it upon themselves to search for the suspect. Democratic U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson represents Tallahatchie County, where witnesses say the manhunt occurred last week. It’s near where black teenager Emmett Till was lynched in 1955. Thompson said Justice officials confirmed they’re investigating.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of MS and the MS State Conference NAACP are calling for state and federal officials to investigate an incident that occurred in Sumner, MS on August 20, 2009.

Our offices received several calls alleging that Tallahatchie County Prosecuting Attorney John Whitten led a heavily armed “militia” consisting of private citizens in search of a suspect accused of breaking and entering. According to initial reports, the incident allegedly involved vigilante and terrorizing activities by public officials in Tallahatchie County.

Madison native talks about her pageant experience

 Last summer I had the privilege of being an associate producer of the Miss Black USA Beauty Pageant in Las Vegas. It was a very rewarding experience. So when my good friend, executive producer, Dawn Moss called I didn’t’ hesitate to fly to Washington D.C. The site of this year’s pageant.

This year I was just an observer but Mississippi received a blessing with one of our own, Ms Alicia Lewis from Madison, MS who won 1st runner up. I interviewed her this week and the following is my interview with Ms Mississippi.

Wyatt Emmerich Hates to Talk Race, But If He Has To …
Lots of folks are talking about Wyatt Emmerich’s endorsement of Crisler in the Northside Sun this week in which he says he hates to talk about race. BUT:

From Staff Reports and the American Chronicle

Hattiesburg - Brooke Cruthirds is the crurator of a unique Mississippi Landmark: the African American Military History Museum. Over 1500 guests have come through the doors of the museum since it opened on May 23rd, the official grand opening to the public. Since that time the museum has seen a steady flow of visitors from across the State and the nation. “We knew that the numbers would be positive, but this is really encouraging,” said Hattiesburg Convention Commission Executive Director Rick Taylor.