Coroner releases official cause of death for transgender woman killed in Madison Co.

Waverly McCarthy and Mary Grace Brantley
WDAM

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ezs note:  This is an updated blog concerning the murder of Mesha Caldwell. There is a good Google map of the location.  If you have any information, please contact the Madison County police department. Thanks.

To the Caldwell family and friends, I offer my sincere condolences.  Please know you are in my thoughts.

Nation’s first transgender killing of 2017 is in Mississippi

Therese Apel
SunHerald

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HB 1523 opponents growing in numbers

Anna Wolfe
The Clarion-Ledger

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Mississippi murder of trans teen makes history in federal courts

Margaret Baker
SunHerald

JUSTICE.

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LGBTQ representation on TV hits record high, but there's still a way to go

Malcolm Venable
MS News Now

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Suspect identified in shooting that left transgender Moss Point woman in ICU

Tyler Carter
gulflive.com

Charles Ray Lofton

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ezs note:  Especially if you live in the Gulf Coast area of Mississippi, and you see Charles Ray Lofton, do not approach him.  Rather, let the police do their job.  You can reach them at the Moss Point police department at 228-475-1711 or at Crimestoppers at 1-877-787-5898.

Sheriff: Navy seaman accused of robbing, stabbing transgender woman

Justin Mitchell and Margaret Baker
SunHerald

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ezs note:  This just happened a few minutes later in the case of Dee Whigham.  Good work, Jackson County sheriffs!  By the way,  the case is ongoing, so keep a sharp eye out for the person of interest.  Once again, let the police handle it.

Family confirms St. Martin homicide victim was a transgender woman

Staff
WLOX

Dee Whigham

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ezs note:  If you see the person pictured in the photo, DO NOT approach him - let the police do their job.  They can be reached at 228-209-8124 or 228-769-3063.  Thanks.

Rest in peace, Dee.

Mississippi governor to join suit against Obama transgender policy

Staff
Reuters

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Providence Mayor Elorza bans city funded travel to North Carolina and Mississippi

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WPRO

Mayor Jorge Elorza

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Dems seek to undo Mississippi LGBT law, but likely to fail

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WTVA

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Known gang member charged with beating transgender teen to death... (UK)

Alexandra Genova
Daily Mail

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ezs note:  If you knew Mercedes Williamson, please testify!

Discriminatory “Religious Liberty Accommodations Act” Passes Mississippi House

Ianthe Metzger
HRC

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George County street gang member indicted in transgender teen's death

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gulf live

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ezs note:  Yay!  To those still out there, you might as well give up - you WILL be caught.

Starkville, Miss. Repeals State's First Anti-Discrimination Ordinance

DIANE ANDERSON-MINSHALL

advocate.com

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Miss. LGBT couple accused of committing ‘fraud’ to get married

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ACLU wants to file brief in Miss. same-sex divorce case

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Embracing Faith and LGBT Equality in Mississippi

Denise Donnell
www.hrc.org/

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Deadly Butt Injection Lands Mississippi Woman Life Sentence

Denver Nicks
http://time.com

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ezs note:  For those transgenders who are contemplating "low cost" methods, ask yourself this question first:  IS YOUR LIFE WORTH IT???  Leave these frauds and call the police!!!

Poll: Miss. gay community leads region in religious, military trends

Dustin Barnes
http://www.clarionledger.com/

to read more, go to:  http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2014/07/29/poll-gay-community-mississippi/13303063/