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2nd Jackson man sentenced for bank fraud scheme

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-04 11:04:42

SUMMARY: Ronald Gardner, a Jackson man, was sentenced to 61 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. He and his co-conspirator, Anthony Craig Myrick, opened an account at a Jackson bank in someone else’s name, deposited counterfeit U.S. Treasury checks, withdrew the cash, and used false identification cards. Gardner admitted to manufacturing the counterfeit checks and using another person’s identity. The scheme affected at least 10 victims. Both Gardner and Myrick were indicted and pled guilty, with Myrick receiving a 26-month sentence. They were also ordered to pay restitution to the bank.

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Families visit DC crash site days after the deadliest US air disaster in a generation

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February 2, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-02-02 12:56:00

SUMMARY: On February 1, 2025, families of the victims from the deadliest U.S. air disaster in nearly 25 years visited the crash site near Reagan National Airport. An American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk collided on January 29, killing all 67 aboard, including figure skaters and hunters. Federal investigators are examining conflicting altitude data from the flight and helicopter, while the NTSB continues to gather information. The crash occurred in busy airspace and raises concerns about air traffic control staffing. Recovery efforts continue, with 42 bodies recovered. The incident remains under investigation, with a preliminary report expected in 30 days.

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All aboard American Airlines jet that collided with Army helicopter feared dead

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January 30, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Anna Chen – 2025-01-30 05:24:00

SUMMARY: A tragic collision occurred on January 29, 2025, when an American Airlines jet, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport. At least 28 bodies were recovered from the Potomac River, prompting officials to transition from rescue to recovery operations. The incident is poised to be the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years. The flight, involved in a training flight with a military helicopter, experienced a loss of altitude before the collision. Investigations into the cause are underway as the search continues and the airport reopens the following day.

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Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday to get TikTok back up

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-01-19 09:20:00

SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the deadline for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to find an approved U.S. buyer. This decision follows the removal of TikTok from app stores due to a federal law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Trump’s order would delay the law’s restrictions, offering ByteDance more time to negotiate a sale. Despite challenges, including TikTok’s legal disputes, Trump emphasized the app’s potential value and the importance of keeping it operational in the U.S.

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