Mississippi
American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi et al. v. Rankin County District Attorney’s Office | American Civil Liberties Union
Over the years, the RCDAO has prosecuted and convicted many people based on evidence supplied by the Goon Squad—evidence that we now know may have been obtained through torture and other unlawful methods. One of those people was Ronald Shinstock, who is now serving a 40-year prison sentence after he was convicted based on the testimony of Brett McAlpin, the Goon Squad’s leader. Leading up to Mr. Shinstock’s arrest, Goon Squad deputies entered his home without a warrant, beat him, threatened him with sexual abuse, and told him he would be raped in prison. They also beat his friend so severely he was bleeding from his ears.
A Goon Squad member has reportedly stated that the RCDAO was aware of at least some of the squad’s misconduct before it was publicly exposed. Following that public exposure, the RCDAO announced an “extensive review” of cases potentially affected by that misconduct. Since then, however, the RCDAO has provided the public with no information about what it has done—or not done—in those cases. Mississippians still do not know which cases the RCDAO reviewed, how it decided whether to dismiss those cases, how many cases it dismissed, and how many cases it chose to keep on the books. Accordingly, in June 2025, ACLU-MS and CCR sent a public records request to the RCDAO seeking records about its response to the Goon Squad’s misconduct. The RCDAO effectively denied the request in its entirety, asserting that some records do not exist and that other records are exempt from disclosure as attorney work product and law enforcement “investigative reports.”
In response, the ACLU’s State Supreme Court Initiative, along with ACLU-MS and CCR, have brought suit against the RCDAO, arguing that its refusal to produce records violates the Mississippi Public Records Act. Our lawsuit addresses each of the RCDAO’s arguments for withholding records. First, as to its claim that certain records do not exist—including any records documenting its review of Goon Squad cases—we argue that the RCDAO has not produced the evidentiary support required by Mississippi law. Indeed, that claim is implausible given the RCDAO’s public statement that it has extensively reviewed affected cases. Second, we explain that the RCDAO cannot assert the work-product and “investigative report” exemptions without providing details about the purportedly exempt records and turning them over to the Court to review. We further argue that our records request does not implicate these exemptions. For example, the names and docket numbers of Goon Squad cases that the RCDAO reviewed and the RCDAO’s policies and procedures are neither attorney work product nor investigative reports.
Our lawsuit asks the Court to compel the RCDAO to produce the records to which the public is entitled. Transparency in the disclosure and review of cases tainted by the Goon Squad’s misconduct is essential to seeking accountability in Rankin County’s criminal legal system.
Mississippi
D1Baseball rankings: Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss surge after big weekends – SuperTalk Mississippi
Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss have surged in the rankings after a big weekend on the diamond.
The Bulldogs (30-10, 10-8 SEC) jumped two spots to No. 15 in the latest poll from D1Baseball following a strong bounce back. Brian O’ Connor’s club, after having been on the wrong side of SEC sweeps in back-to-back series, earned a 10-rule win over Samford on Tuesday, then took care of business with a sweep at South Carolina.
Next up for Mississippi State is a midweek home matchup versus Memphis on Tuesday before LSU heads to Dudy Noble Field for Super Bulldog Weekend.
The Rebels (29-12, 10-8 SEC) took the biggest leap in the rankings, making an eight-spot jump to No. 17 despite not budging in the top 25 a week ago after sweeping LSU. Once Mike Bianco’s club took the first two games at Tennessee in the most recent series, D1Baseball co-owner Kendall Rogers made note that Ole Miss fans could expect to see their team catapult in his outlet’s poll. Come Monday, though the red and blue lost the series finale, D1Baseball stuck to its word.
“What a weekend so far for [Ole Miss baseball]. Cade Townsend carried a no hitter into the sixth in an 8-1 win over Tennessee to take the series,” Rogers wrote on X. “Rebs are on a heater. Safe to say they’ll be much higher than 25 on Monday.”
Next up for the red-hot Rebels is a home midweek outing versus Murray State, the team that knocked the Rebels out of the postseason last year, before No. 5 Georgia travels to Swayze Field for Double Decker weekend.
The Golden Eagles (28-12, 11-7 Sun Belt) made a four-spot jump to No. 18 after securing a much needed conference sweep to keep hopes of hosting an NCAA Tournament regional alive. Christian Ostrander’s club defended home turf over the weekend, taking all three games from a solid Texas State club.
Next up for the black and gold is a Tuesday midweek battle versus former conference foe Tulane, before making an hour and a half drive to South Alabama for the weekend.
The full top 25 can be found below:
- UCLA
- North Carolina
- Georgia Tech
- Texas
- Georgia
- Oregon State
- Texas A&M
- Florida State
- Coastal Carolina
- Virginia
- Auburn
- West Virginia
- Alabama
- Oklahoma
- Mississippi State
- Kansas
- Ole Miss
- Southern Miss
- Oregon
- Nebraska
- Florida
- Boston College
- USC
- Arkansas
- Arizona State
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 19, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
01-07-11-30-34
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 7-4-6, FB: 5
Evening: 3-3-0, FB: 8
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 3-4-8-9, FB: 5
Evening: 6-2-0-4, FB: 8
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 10
Evening: 08
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Mississippi College baseball has won the series against West Florida for the first time ever
The Choctaws have been playing UWF since 2015
MC won the first two games and put on a bit of a comeback in game 3
Next: GSC at Delta St., then Conference Tournament
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