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2 shot in Jackson after Facebook Marketplace deal turns into armed robbery attempt
SUMMARY: Two individuals were injured in a shootout during a Facebook Marketplace transaction in the parking lot of Burlington Coat Factory in Jackson. The incident occurred when Chanceler Holmes, 24, and Shaneque McAbee, 34, attempted to rob an unidentified seller who had arranged to meet them after responding to an online ad. Following the robbery attempt, gunfire erupted, leaving both Holmes and the seller wounded. McAbee was arrested as an accessory to robbery and was given a $175,000 bond. Holmes, who remains hospitalized, faces charges of armed robbery and aggravated assault, with a warrant out for his arrest.
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Mississippi investing $110 million in ‘future economic development success’
SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves announced Mississippi’s investment of over $110 million for statewide economic development, infrastructure upgrades, workforce development, tourism, and conservation. More than $97 million will support site development and infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing economic growth. This funding follows Amazon Web Services’ $10 billion investment in data centers. The Mississippi Development Authority will allocate over $29 million for various industrial site improvements. Additional funding seeks to enhance rail and wastewater systems, support workforce training, and fund conservation initiatives, positioning Mississippi for further private sector investments and job creation.
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Grand opening date set for casino-based travel plaza in Louisville
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will open the Crystal Sky travel plaza in Louisville, Winston County, on December 19 at 11 a.m., following almost two years of construction. The 18,000-square-foot facility includes a casino with 150 slot machines, a sportsbook lounge, a restaurant, 3,000 square feet of retail space, and fueling stations. Open 24/7, it aims to serve both travelers and locals. The project, which cost $25 million and will create at least 100 jobs, is designed to foster community connections. A job fair is scheduled for November 15 at Lake Tiak-O’Khata in Louisville.
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Former community college honor society advisor sentenced for embezzlement
SUMMARY: Robin Lowe, the former advisor for the Phi Theta Kappa honor society at Itawamba Community College, has pleaded guilty to embezzling over $36,915 in public funds from 2008 to 2023. Arrested in February, she was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with 19 years suspended, and must serve one year in an intensive supervision program after one year in prison. Lowe has repaid the stolen funds and was fined $1,115.50. State Auditor Shad White emphasized ongoing efforts to combat fraud in Mississippi and encouraged reporting suspected fraud by calling (800)321-1275.
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