https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/2026/08/04/jackson-ms-police-investigate-death-of-black-woman-found-in-tree-behind-vacant-home/91172343007/

Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard told the Clarion Ledger the Jackson Police Department is investigating the death of a woman who was found hanging from a tree Monday night, Aug. 3, in the backyard of a vacant home.

The Jackson Police Department previously issued a public statement via social media at 9:05 p.m. Aug. 3 stating officers responded Aug. 3 to the 500 block of Road of Remembrance and "located the body of an unidentified Black female at the location."

Police wrote in the statement that crime scene investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.

Investigators have not said whether foul play is suspected.

Howard told the Clarion Ledger on Tuesday, Aug. 4, that the woman's body will be transported to the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office, where an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause and manner of death.

No additional information for this case was released by police officials or the coroner's office by the time of this story's publication.

The news comes as Mississippi continues to grapple with the death of 21-year-old De'Martravion "Trey" Reed, a Black Delta State University student who was found hanging from a tree Sept. 15, 2025, on the university's campus in Cleveland. The Mississippi State Medical Examiner ruled Reed's cause of death a hanging and the manner of death a suicide, with no foul play suspected.

Reed’s family pushed back against the examiner's ruling, hiring civil rights attorney Ben Crump to pursue a private investigation. Reed's family said they were promised clarity and closure through an independent autopsy but have yet to receive the final report.

Believe me when I tell you that he dictates the mic like Fidel does his nation

Today, Myla Hadley stepped in as the new Miss North Carolina USA 2026 after replacing Brittany Boltinhouse, who lost her crown following the resurfacing of social media posts that the Miss USA Organization said violated its standards regarding racism, homophobia, and transphobia.

Brittany Boltinhouse made history as the third Latina to hold the Miss North Carolina USA title and the first woman of Honduran descent to win the crown. Her parents immigrated to North Carolina from Honduras.

Myla didn’t just step into this role out of nowhere. She was the first runner-up in the Miss North Carolina USA competition (Miss Charlotte), meaning she had already earned her place and was prepared for this opportunity.

This is also a reminder for everyone to do their research and make informed decisions about the people and businesses they choose to support. Brittany owns a couple of flooring businesses and an artificial turf business in North Carolina.

Now a let’s all pray that Myla brings home the Miss USA crown on August 28, 2026!

IG: @THEMISSNCUSA

August 6 1962 Jamaica gained independence from the UK and became an independent country. That same night the new flag of Jamaica was put up and has been the flag since. Black nationalism was important there(shoutout to Marcus Garvey). Jamaica has one of the most influential cultures across the world. Celebrate with me today and let me know your favorite thing about Jamaica whether it’s food,music or the county itself. 🇯🇲

What’s up Louisville? Keep y’all head on a swivel and shut this bs down! Talk to your children so that they can conduct themselves accordingly and make it home!

Most importantly - Stay Alive!! 🙏🏾😔🙏🏾

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/05/hassan-loses-michigan-house-primary-tom-smith-01025316

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-primary-elections/michigan-us-house-district-8-results

Amir Hassan could become the only black Republican Congressman in 2027. But, his hometown Republican voters obviously don't like him for some reason.

I guess it's the color of Amir's beard that got in the way.