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Morgan Freeman, the famous actor, has a strong connection to Mississippi. He lives part-time in Charleston, Mississippi, a small town with about 2,000 people. The town also faces serious economic problems, with nearly half of its residents living below the poverty line. For years, Freeman has spoken openly about what he believes are major problems in Mississippi’s education system. He has pointed to statistics showing that only about one in eight Mississippi high school graduates are fully prepared for college based on their ACT scores. The situation is even more difficult for students in Freeman’s home county of Tallahatchie. There, the number is about one in 30 students who are considered fully prepared for college. Freeman has connected these education problems to the state’s larger struggles with poverty and slow economic growth. He believes better education can give young people more opportunities and help improve Mississippi’s future. Because of his concern for children and education, Freeman helped launch the Mississippi Early Learning Alliance, also known as MELA. The group focuses on the importance of giving children a strong start through early learning. In August 2025, Freeman headlined MELA’s first “Big Voices for Little Children” fundraiser. During the event, he spoke about the importance of early childhood education and encouraged young people in Mississippi to “get a book.” Through his public support and involvement, Freeman has continued to stress that meaningful investment in education is important for Mississippi’s future.

Morgan Freeman, the famous actor, has a strong connection to Mississippi. He lives part-time in Charleston, Mississippi, a small town with about 2,000 people. The town also faces serious economic problems, with nearly half of its residents living below the poverty line. For years, Freeman has spoken openly about what he believes are major problems in Mississippi’s education system. He has pointed to statistics showing that only about one in eight Mississippi high school graduates are fully prepared for college based on their ACT scores. The situation is even more difficult for students in Freeman’s home county of Tallahatchie. There, the number is about one in 30 students who are considered fully prepared for college. Freeman has connected these education problems to the state’s larger struggles with poverty and slow economic growth. He believes better education can give young people more opportunities and help improve Mississippi’s future. Because of his concern for children an...

Viral Lagos street model, Rachel Ojuromi has landed major international modelling deals.🇳🇬 The top brands include: No Smoking NYC, Safe Management Paris and SUPA Worldwide London, alongside her mother agency, Next Canada. The Nigerian model gained attention after her fashion videos turned the streets of Lagos into her runway. Her unique street-style content has since earned features from major fashion platforms including Dazed, i-D, Vogue France, Interview Magazine and The Cut. Now, Rachel is taking that Lagos energy to the international modelling scene as she begins working with agencies across New York, Paris and London. 📸: IG/giverachelashot #africanfolder

Viral Lagos street model, Rachel Ojuromi has landed major international modelling deals.🇳🇬 The top brands include: No Smoking NYC, Safe Management Paris and SUPA Worldwide London, alongside her mother agency, Next Canada. The Nigerian model gained attention after her fashion videos turned the streets of Lagos into her runway. Her unique street-style content has since earned features from major fashion platforms including Dazed, i-D, Vogue France, Interview Magazine and The Cut. Now, Rachel is taking that Lagos energy to the international modelling scene as she begins working with agencies across New York, Paris and London. 📸: IG/giverachelashot #africanfolder

What if the police raid that killed a 92-year-old woman was based on information they had fabricated? On November 21, 2006, Atlanta narcotics officers went to the home of 92-year-old Kathryn Johnston with a no-knock warrant, believing they were searching for drugs. But the warrant itself had been obtained using false information. According to the Justice Department, Officer Jason Smith falsely claimed that a confidential informant had purchased crack cocaine from Johnston's home. The informant had not made that purchase. When officers forced their way into the house, Johnston fired one shot from a .38-caliber revolver through the door. It hit nobody. The officers responded with 39 rounds. Johnston was struck five or six times, and one of those shots was fatal. Then investigators discovered something even more disturbing. After searching the house and finding no drugs, Officer Smith planted three bags of marijuana in Johnston's basement. Officers also submitted cocaine as evidence while falsely claiming it had been purchased from her home. The officers then met and agreed on a false account of what had happened, which they repeated to homicide investigators. But the story eventually began to unravel. Two officers, Gregg Junnier and Jason Smith, pleaded guilty to state and federal charges, including voluntary manslaughter and conspiracy to violate Johnston's civil rights. A third officer, Arthur Tesler, later pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to violate Johnston's civil rights. In 2009, all three former officers were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in the conspiracy surrounding Johnston's death. The case also triggered a broader federal investigation into misconduct within the Atlanta Police Department's narcotics unit and led to reforms. Kathryn Johnston was 92 years old. She was inside her own home when police came through the door. The warrant was based on information that officers themselves had fabricated. And after she was killed, those same officers tried to create a story to justify what had happened. Her name was Kathryn Johnston. This caption is based primarily on U.S. Department of Justice records and contemporary reporting.

What if the police raid that killed a 92-year-old woman was based on information they had fabricated? On November 21, 2006, Atlanta narcotics officers went to the home of 92-year-old Kathryn Johnston with a no-knock warrant, believing they were searching for drugs. But the warrant itself had been obtained using false information. According to the Justice Department, Officer Jason Smith falsely claimed that a confidential informant had purchased crack cocaine from Johnston's home. The informant had not made that purchase. When officers forced their way into the house, Johnston fired one shot from a .38-caliber revolver through the door. It hit nobody. The officers responded with 39 rounds. Johnston was struck five or six times, and one of those shots was fatal. Then investigators discovered something even more disturbing. After searching the house and finding no drugs, Officer Smith planted three bags of marijuana in Johnston's basement. Officers also submitted coca...

Meet Tracy Elewei Iyien, popularly known as Tiwye, the Nigerian singer making throwback songs feel new again. 🇳🇬 Through her online cover series, she revisits familiar classics and reminds listeners of songs they may not have heard in years. The Edo-born, Benin-raised artist is also building her own catalogue with songs like 'Imade,' 'Pull Up,' 'Baby Girl Lifestyle' and 'Osaze.' Her mix of nostalgia and fresh delivery has helped her grow a strong online audience while introducing older songs to a new generation. 🎥: IG/tiwyeofficial #africanfolder

Meet Tracy Elewei Iyien, popularly known as Tiwye, the Nigerian singer making throwback songs feel new again. 🇳🇬 Through her online cover series, she revisits familiar classics and reminds listeners of songs they may not have heard in years. The Edo-born, Benin-raised artist is also building her own catalogue with songs like 'Imade,' 'Pull Up,' 'Baby Girl Lifestyle' and 'Osaze.' Her mix of nostalgia and fresh delivery has helped her grow a strong online audience while introducing older songs to a new generation. 🎥: IG/tiwyeofficial #africanfolder

From polished daywear to “elegant showstoppers,” Catherine Walker’s designs became a defining part of Princess Diana’s style story. The pair began working together in 1981, building a close partnership that would span more than 1,000 pieces. The connection went beyond appearances. After wearing Walker’s white halter dress in 1996, Diana wrote that she felt “so proud” and “very confident” while delivering her first speech since her divorce, offering a glimpse into how fashion helped shape her public presence. Diana’s life is back in focus with the release of Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, a new book by her brother that revisits her marriage and life behind the public image.

From polished daywear to “elegant showstoppers,” Catherine Walker’s designs became a defining part of Princess Diana’s style story. The pair began working together in 1981, building a close partnership that would span more than 1,000 pieces. The connection went beyond appearances. After wearing Walker’s white halter dress in 1996, Diana wrote that she felt “so proud” and “very confident” while delivering her first speech since her divorce, offering a glimpse into how fashion helped shape her public presence. Diana’s life is back in focus with the release of Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, a new book by her brother that revisits her marriage and life behind the public image.

Year 24 ⏩Year 1 for LeBron James at NBA Media Day 👑 King James begins an NBA-record 24th season as the Sixers visit the Knicks on Opening Night, Tuesday, Oct. 20 on NBC and Peacock!