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Rapper Travis Scott will not face criminal charges in Astroworld crowd surge, his lawyer says

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1 year ago

June 29, 2023

www.wjtv.com – JUAN LOZANO, Associated Press – 2023-06-29 16:10:30

SUMMARY: Rapper Travis Scott will not face criminal charges after a grand jury in Texas declined to indict him in connection with the deadly crowd surge that occurred at the 2021 Astroworld music festival in Houston. Scott’s attorney confirmed the decision, stating that his client had not encouraged any behavior that led to the deaths of 10 people. The investigation into the incident has been looking into the safety measures taken by Scott, concert promoter Live Nation, and others involved in organizing the event. Scott’s attorney expressed sympathy for the victims and their families, emphasizing that his client is not responsible for the tragedy.

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One killed, one injured in Claiborne County crash

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26 mins ago

September 19, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-09-19 08:41:33

SUMMARY: A two-vehicle crash in Claiborne County, Mississippi, on September 18 resulted in one death and one serious injury. The accident occurred on Highway 547 around 11:00 a.m. when a 2013 Infiniti Q70, driven by 44-year-old Shenetra W. Johnson, collided head-on with a 2003 Nissan Frontier. Johnson suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, while the Nissan’s driver was airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center with serious injuries. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

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Clear and dry into the weekend – Home – WCBI TV

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5 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Charlie Goldstein – 2024-09-19 04:20:25

SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi, is experiencing pleasant and dry weather, with daytime temperatures reaching the low 90s and cool nights in the mid-60s. Today features clear skies and warm temperatures in the upper 80s, cooling down quickly tonight. Friday may see patchy fog in the morning, followed by sunny conditions and highs in the low 90s, perfect for Friday Night Football. The weekend will be hot, with temperatures in the low to mid-90s, ideal for outdoor events like football games and an air show. Next week may bring scattered rain on Tuesday and Wednesday, but no widespread precipitation is expected.

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Jackson mayor says city will fight stadium takeover

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13 hours ago

September 18, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Cameron Smith – 2024-09-18 19:40:42

SUMMARY: Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba has responded to Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s directive for the city to transfer the deed for Smith-Wills Stadium to the state. Fitch’s September 13 letter cites House Bill 1983, claiming the stadium has not been used for the public park purposes required by a 1944 deed, necessitating the transfer. Lumumba criticized the approach, suggesting dialogue is preferable for discussing potential improvements to the stadium. He emphasized the need for collaboration to benefit both Jackson residents and Mississippi. The city has until September 30, 2024, to comply or face legal action.

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