Mississippi News
Inmate who escaped Arkansas prison captured in W. Va.
SUMMARY: A convicted child rapist, Samuel Hartman, who had escaped from an Arkansas prison work detail a year ago, was captured on Tuesday. He allegedly used a jet ski to cross the Mississippi River. Along with him, two alleged accomplices, Misty Hartman and Linda Annette White, were also arrested. Hartman was serving a life sentence for the rape of a 9-year-old child when he escaped in August 2022. Investigators in Mississippi found jet skis, a cell phone, and keys at a boat ramp in Tunica County, suggesting the involvement of the two women.
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Calhoun City Alderman charged with aggravated assault, robbery
SUMMARY: Calhoun City Ward 2 Alderman Tony Herrod and Markus Hankins were charged with aggravated assault and strong-armed robbery. The incident took place on Sunday night at Calhoun City Elementary School, where the victim was chased, beaten, and had items stolen. Surveillance footage identified the suspects. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office conducted the investigation upon request from Calhoun City police. The victim sustained broken ribs and has been released from the hospital. Both Herrod and Hankins were given a $10,000 bond and released from jail.
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MHP Holiday Travel Period begins July 4, ends July 7
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is increasing trooper presence for the Fourth of July travel period, starting on July 4 at 6 a.m. and ending July 7 at midnight. Safety checkpoints will be set up statewide to monitor for impaired drivers and violations. Staff Sergeant Bryan McGee, Public Affairs Officer for Troop F, urges drivers to plan ahead, use designated drivers, and adhere to safety protocols like buckling up. The goal is to reduce fatal crashes and ensure safe travel. To report suspicious activity, drivers should call 911. For more updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and X.
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Some Mississippi legislative districts dilute Black voting power and must be redrawn, judges say
SUMMARY: Three federal judges have ordered Mississippi to redraw some legislative districts, asserting that the current ones dilute Black voters' power in three areas. The lawsuit, filed by the NAACP and Black residents in 2022, aims to ensure fair political representation for Black Mississippians. The court's decision mandates creating additional majority-Black Senate and House districts in specific counties. Such adjustments follow the 2020 census population changes. Attorney Tommie Cardin argued that Mississippi's current voter behavior is driven by party affiliation rather than race. Similar lawsuits in other states like Louisiana and Georgia have also addressed issues of Black voter representation.
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