One of Jackson's most notable civil rights activists, Shirlene Mercer, had a bronze bust of her unveiled in her honor in front of City Hall. On what would have been Mercer's 83rd birthday, a large ...

Dear Heloise: Recently, I watched a flight attendant open up cans using a credit card under the tab. After I returned home, I had a black bean can to open and tried using the credit card to pull the ...

The family of Janet Couture won’t get their day in court. Less than a month after convicted kidnapper George Legere was charged in the brutal 1973 murder of the 21-year-old, Legere was found ...

A 77-year-old career criminal arrested only two weeks ago for a decades-old cold case has been found dead in his cell. George Legere was arrested on September 19 over the brutal stabbing of ...

Formerly of Lowell MA. 81 years of age. Devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather (papa) and uncle. A kind and giving man who enjoyed life. He loved traveling, hiking, reading and was an avid ...

Trigger Warning: The article contains details of death and violent crimes. Reader discretion is advised. The death of George Legere has sparked new questions. A man who was suspected of the murder of ...

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JACKSON, Tenn. — Shirlene Mercer, born in Jackson, is remembered for prolific presence throughout the civil rights movement serving as a trailblazer in her efforts to make a difference, and invoke ...

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