JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into a Mississippi sheriff’s department whose officers tortured two Black men in a racist attack that included beatings, repeated use of stun guns and assaults with a sex toy before one of the victims was shot in the mouth, officials said Thursday.

Taking a breather

Madicyn Whiteskunk holds her clarinet during a short break at a Clinton Middle School band rehearsal.

Regent Kay Hagerman called the Washita Chapter NSDAR to order Sept. 9, with chaplain Robetha Farris assisting. The group participated in the Pledge of Allegiance, The American’s Creed, a patriotic song, The Preamble to the Constitution and the Oklahoma Flag Salute.

Housing Authority of the City Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes to William Tallbear Jr. and Kathleen Tallbear, JTWD. Lots 28 and 29, Blk. 1, Crestview Addn. Thomas.

Dressing the part

Mrs. Bedwin (Erin Giles), left, helps Oliver Twist (Madison Basler) dress in the parlor into more gentlemanlike attire before book delivery for Mr. Brownlow.

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