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Therese Apel

Mississippi
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Covers:  Gangs and extremism, weather, crime, defense, disasters, military, intelligence, breaking news, veterans, emergencies, catastrophies
Doesn't Cover: education, politics
ツ Founder @Darkhorse_Press, Investigation: Homicide podcast. Formerly @WLBT @clarionledger. Horses,dogs. “Peace if possible. Truth at all costs.” –Martin Luther

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Therese Apel’s Biography

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I'm a breaking news reporter to my bone marrow. As I told a co-worker once, "It's not in my blood, it IS my blood." I've tried community news, sports, features, and I've even tried PR (TWICE!!) and none of them ever took. My boots were made to be on the ground, at ground zero, wherever that may be.

I've dedicated the last few years to doing extensive research on the little-known effects of gangs in Mississippi -- a place where people really don't like to talk about gangs. I have a few big stor…

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Mississippi church burned, vandalized with 'Vote Trump'

Mississippi church burned, vandalized with 'Vote Trump'

JACKSON, Miss. A historic black church in Mississippi was burned and spray-painted with "Vote Trump" and auth…

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Black and Blue: Black officers in Miss. straddle line

Black and Blue: Black officers in Miss. straddle line

More than once, Vicksburg Police Chief Walter Armstrong, who is black, recalls heading to his car out of unif…

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Wife of nuns' slaying suspect: 'I pray for my husband'

Wife of nuns' slaying suspect: 'I pray for my husband'

DURANT, Miss. - Marie Sanders has never understood so well what it means to be part of the family of God.. Th…

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Suspect pleads not guilty in fiery death of 19-year-old woman

Suspect pleads not guilty in fiery death of 19-year-old woman

JACKSON, Miss. - Quinton Tellis, 27, entered a not guilty plea in the 2014 burning death of a Mississippi tee…

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'They got hit before they could get out of the way'

'They got hit before they could get out of the way'

JACKSON, Miss. - A vehicle that Brandon Jones noticed driving past multiple times as five friends walked home…

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'Top 15 most wanted' fugitive couple caught in Oregon

'Top 15 most wanted' fugitive couple caught in Oregon

A couple wanted since 2008 on numerous charges tied to the death of their two-year-old adopted daughter have …

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First State Bank promotes Kilpatrick to mortgage team - Darkhorse Press

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LAUREL - First State Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Lindsey Kilpatrick to mortgage loan originator (NMLS# 2376663). In her new role, Kilpatrick will assist customers throughout the home lending process while supporting the bank's continued commitment to providing strong community banking. Kilpatrick joined First State Bank in March 2023 with a strong foundation of banking and lending experience.
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Mississippi Supreme Court denies death row inmate's bid for new trial in 1998 Hattiesburg murder - Darkhorse Press

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By Therese Apel
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JACKSON - The Mississippi Supreme Court has refused to reconsider its denial of a death row inmate's petition for post-conviction relief, effectively exhausting his options in state court nearly 25 years after his conviction in a Hattiesburg murder-for-hire case. The court denied without comment Thursday a motion for rehearing filed on behalf of Xavier Brown, who was convicted in 2002 in Lamar County Circuit Court and sentenced to death for the murder of Felicia Newell Sims.
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Jackson County deputies seek Vancleave man after pursuit involving stolen vehicle - Darkhorse Press

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What was your first job as a journalist?

At age 15, I started writing high school sports for the Copiah County Courier. That real-world experience so young was such a blessing.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes!! Waaaaaay back in the day I used a typewriter at the Copiah County Courier.

How is social media changing news?

First, we have to fact check 200x more than before because information is coming at us rapid-fire from everywhere. We also have to be faster.

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