The Mississippi Department of Public Safety uncovers rare KKK artifacts in one of its offices - AP News

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety discovered Ku Klux Klan artifacts stored within one of its offices, prompting an investigation into how the items came to be housed in a state agency. The discovery raises questions about the department's historical practices and oversight, particularly given the KKK's documented history of violence and racial terrorism. Officials have not yet disclosed details about the specific artifacts, their origin, or how long they were in the building. The find underscores ongoing efforts across the South to reckon with institutional ties to white supremacist organizations. The department's next steps regarding the artifacts and any personnel accountability remain unclear.