In a troubling series of events, the body of a Black student was found hanging from a tree at Delta State University, prompting local authorities to state that there is no evidence of foul play. This incident occurred alongside the discovery of another man found hanging in a wooded area near Vicksburg, elevating fears and suspicions in the community. The Ouachita Parish NAACP has released a statement regarding recent hangings, including two men found dead on the same day, further intensifying the scrutiny and calls for federal investigations. Families of the deceased are pursuing independent autopsies, with national civil rights attorneys getting involved. As the investigation continues, questions remain regarding the circumstances surrounding these deaths and their implications in a state still grappling with its historical racial tensions.