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Customers flock to Beatty Street Grocery ahead of closure

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2023-09-14 16:19:31

SUMMARY: After 83 years of serving the Jackson community, Beatty Street Grocery in Mississippi is closing its doors. Customers lined up outside on Thursday to enjoy their favorite eats one last time. The restaurant, which once served as a grocery store, has been passed down through generations but will now close with owner Mary Harden’s retirement. The last day of operation will be on Friday, September 15. Many customers visited the landmark restaurant for the first time in order to experience a piece of Jackson’s history before it closed.

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Man wanted in South Carolina is arrested in Columbus

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November 9, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-11-09 15:56:00

SUMMARY: Josfat Salomon Martinez, also known as Miguel Sierra, was arrested in Lowndes County, Mississippi, after being tracked from South Carolina, where he was wanted for Exploitation of a Minor. He had four outstanding warrants for the crime. On October 31, detectives found two cell phones in his possession containing explicit images and videos of children being sexually abused. Martinez admitted the phones were his and was charged with two counts of Child Exploitation, with a bond set at $250,000. The investigation is ongoing, and further charges may be forthcoming, according to Sheriff Eddie Hawkins.

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MVSU football player killed during crash

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November 9, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-09 14:23:00

SUMMARY: Ryan Quinney, a junior linebacker at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU), tragically died in a car accident on November 8 in Yazoo City, Mississippi. MVSU officials expressed their heartbreak, stating that Quinney was a vibrant member of the community whose spirit uplifted those around him. He was confirmed to have passed away in a statement released on the university’s Facebook page. Quinney, originally from Mobile, Alabama, will be deeply missed by his friends, faculty, and teammates. The incident has garnered significant attention as the community mourns his loss.

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Reaction to Jackson's bribery scandal after recent indictments

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November 9, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-11-09 10:11:00

SUMMARY: Jackson residents are grappling with the recent indictments of Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, and City Councilman Aaron Banks on bribery charges. All three officials have pleaded not guilty. A detailed 32-page indictment reveals that they were allegedly caught on camera exchanging large sums of cash during a trip to Fort Lauderdale, with the FBI monitoring their activities. Experts suggest the penalties they face could lead to guilty pleas, while defense strategies may hinge on claiming entrapment. Their next federal court appearance is scheduled for January 2025.

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