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Biography

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 stories that will always be my stories as far as I'm concerned -- one of those being the 2017 shooting spree in Brookhaven, MS, that left 8 dead, and one being the Jessica Chambers murder case in Panola County. There are so many others, but those two are with me every day. I'm was working at WLBT/Fox40 News in Jackson, writing, shooting, and social media-ing, covering the eclectic mix of news that only Mississippi can churn up. One day, though, I realized the grind of TV news didn't give me the autonomy I needed to cover the stories I think are important, so I founded Darkhorse Press, LLC. Now I'm running Darkhorse, reporting, doing public speaking, assigning stories, and making my own life while still informing Mississippians of what's going on in their state. Life is good. :)

Content

Total articles 4337

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  Scott County couple charged in death of 3-year-old child killed in January

  By Therese Apel

  Apr. 21, 2025

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  Warrant issued for suspect in Saturday morning homicide in Jackson

  By Therese Apel

  Apr. 21, 2025

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  Bear Week 2025: Educating the Public on Mississippi’s Black Bear Program and Safely Living with Wildlife

  By Therese Apel

  Apr. 21, 2025

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Company Info

DARKHORSE PRESS

Darkhorse Press, LLC brings you Mississippi crime stories you want to see, free of political slant or social commentary. We promise to report the unfiltered truth, regardless of personal or political consequences. We will not sacrifice integrity to win the favor of any audience. CEO and Owner, Therese Apel, started Darkhorse Press in May 2021 with one goal - bring a trustworthy news source to Mississippi, so you feel connected and confident that you know the truth. She bravely reports from the scene of the crime to make sure the story is reported directly to you. You are only receiving the facts. Although our stories will be sad, we want Darkhorse Press to be an inspiring and positive influence in our community and state. Ride this horse with us and let's bring news back as it should be!