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Victims of deadly Purvis tornado remembered
SUMMARY: After decades of searching, a group in Pervis, Mississippi, has found the mass burial site of victims of a deadly 1908 tornado. The Lamar County Historical Society has led the effort, with George Stevens and Ernestine Thompson playing key roles. Thompson's family members have long known the general location of the graves, but the exact site remained elusive until now. The group plans to continue researching the victims and possibly installing markers to honor them. Over 140 people lost their lives in the devastating EF4 tornado, and the community is finally able to pay tribute to their memory.
Victims of deadly Purvis tornado remembered.
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Cigar shop leaving Smith-Wills Stadium grounds after legislation scrutiny
SUMMARY: Churchill Cigar Shoppe, located on Smith Wills Stadium grounds, is closing after its 10-year anniversary in June due to legislative scrutiny over land use. Co-owner Preston Powell and Hank Aaron Sports Academy CEO Timothy Bennett aim to prevent contractual discrepancies and preserve the stadium's legacy for community sports. However, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba criticizes House Bill 1983, signed by Governor Reeves, as a state power grab, alleging it undermines Jackson's resources. The bill includes state project funding but demands the land revert to state ownership, contradicting its 1944 deed stipulation for park purposes. Lumumba disputes the legislation's vagueness but vows litigation if necessary.
Cigar shop leaving Smith-Wills Stadium grounds after legislation scrutiny
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Three arrests made in Clay County homicide investigation
SUMMARY: Good evening, I'm Emily Leonard with WTV 9 News at 10. Tonight, we have an update on the Clay County murder case. Three men, Dedric Griffith, Aljan Tally, and Jalile Moy, have been arrested and charged with the murder of Ronald Bean, who was found shot and killed on Saturday near Clay Chickasaw County Line Road. Video footage shows Bean's car being towed away. Sheriff Eddie Scott reported that the incident began at SE's Club, a popular local hangout. The community is shaken by the event, with residents expressing shock and sadness over the tragedy.
Three arrests have been made following the discovery of a body in Clay County.
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Seven rescued by law enforcement after being stuck on sandbar in Monroe County
SUMMARY: The Monroe County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook about a potentially deadly situation where seven people, including children, were stranded on a sandbar in Town Creek due to rapidly rising water from an upstream storm. The County's 911 dispatch received the call for help, and Sheriff Kevin Crook explained that the swift water was deceptive. One deputy went to his home in Amory to get his boat and, along with an officer from the state wildlife department, rescued everyone from the sandbar. The sudden water increase was due to a storm several miles upstream.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says seven people were rescued after being trapped on a sandbar.
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