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Seven teens accused of arson at former Mississippi school
SUMMARY: Seven teenagers have been accused of setting two fires at a vacant school in Drew, Mississippi. The first fire, on October 14, was quickly extinguished with minimal damage. The second fire, on October 15, caused the structure to burn and collapse. The school building was no longer in use and was in the process of being added to the Historical Register. Following an investigation by the Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office, six teenagers were arrested and charged with arson and trespass. The names of the teenagers are being withheld due to their status as minors. One teenager is still at large.
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U.S. Marine Recruiter charged with child sex crime
SUMMARY: Brady Dean, a 24-year-old U.S. Marine Corps recruiter, was arrested in Tupelo, Mississippi, on charges of sexual assault involving a minor. The investigation began after a report was made on September 5, alleging that Dean had sexual contact with a 17-year-old victim, with claims of alcohol consumption during the relationship. Authorities have not confirmed the details of the allegations. Dean is currently being held without bond as the case progresses.
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Absentee ballets for voting now available in Mississippi
SUMMARY: Absentee ballots are now available at county Circuit Clerk’s offices in Mississippi for the November General Election. Eligible individuals can obtain their ballots and may track them via the Mississippi Secretary of State‘s website. The deadline for in-person absentee voting is November 2, while mail-in ballots must be postmarked by November 5. Voter registration applications are due by October 7. For ongoing updates, residents are encouraged to follow local news on social media.
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Capitol police capture man who escaped from patrol car
SUMMARY: Michael Fields, 32, escaped while being transported to the Hinds County Detention Center on September 23, during an officer’s stop at an intersection on Highway 18. Capitol police quickly responded, and Fields was recaptured shortly after his escape. He faces multiple charges, including loss of a stolen firearm, possession of a controlled substance, and escape, as well as foreign warrants from the Clinton Police Department and Hinds County Sheriff’s Office. The incident highlights ongoing issues with inmate transport and management within the area’s law enforcement system.
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