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2nd man pleads guilty to murder over Monroe County man’s death
SUMMARY: Brian Lee Hoover of Tennessee has pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of Jack Cowan in 2020, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Hoover and Tommy Randol were each sentenced to 40 years, with 30 years to serve and 10 years suspended. Cowan was reported missing after a burned car was found. A crime scene was identified, but Cowan’s body wasn’t located initially. Randol later confessed to moving Cowan’s body, leading investigators to Hamilton, where it was discovered. The case involved an extensive search across cemeteries in Monroe County.
The second of two suspects accused of killing a Monroe County man has pled guilty.
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Wreckage cleared from Vicksburg train derailment site
SUMMARY: Vicksburg fire officials report that all rail cars from the Thursday derailment at Malberry and Oak streets have been cleared, and rail traffic has resumed. A 50-year-old man sustained serious injuries during the incident and was transported to University Medical Center in Jackson. Investigators are currently looking into the cause of the derailment and are also trying to understand the circumstances surrounding the victim’s presence near the tracks at the time.
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Councilman hosts meeting with JTRAN strikers
SUMMARY: Jackson City Council member Kenneth Stokes is advocating for the bus drivers of MV Transportation and their riders amid a strike. Stokes expressed concern over the strike’s devastating impact on riders who rely on the service, hindering their jobs and access to loved ones. He held a meeting at Cornerstone Baptist Church attended by drivers, riders, and the local union, but MV Transportation did not show up. The union is on strike due to MV’s failure to honor their collective bargaining agreement. Stokes emphasized the poor treatment of drivers and suggested reconsidering the city’s contract with MV if the situation does not improve.
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First Alert Weather Focus _ 09/06/2024
SUMMARY: In this WD7 weather update, light rain is expected to continue across South Mississippi throughout the afternoon, with temperatures lingering in the 70s. Friday evening will see scattered showers, affecting high school football games. Tomorrow, cloudy conditions will transition to partly sunny skies by afternoon, with temperatures reaching the lower 80s for USM’s home opener at 6 PM. Rain chances will return next week. The forecast highlights a cooler trend with temperatures in the 80s and 70s, influenced by ongoing rainfall. Meanwhile, Hurricane season remains calm with no imminent threats near Mississippi. Sports updates focus on local college football games.
Our First Alert Weather team is looking at the weekend ahead on Friday’s edition of Focus!
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