SUMMARY: The Jackson City Council has new leadership with Councilwoman Virgi Lindsay of Ward 7 named president and Councilman Brian Grizzell of Ward 4 named vice president, starting July 2. They will serve in these roles for the next year. Former Council President Aaron Banks initially nominated Councilwoman Angelique Lee of Ward 2 for the presidency, but she declined. Lee had previously served as vice president.

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SUMMARY: In Jackson, Mississippi, Bul Mabil filed an emergency motion against Karissa Bowley, widow of his brother Dau Mabil, who was found deceased in the Pearl River in April 2024 after disappearing in March. Bul seeks an independent autopsy by a selected doctor, Dr. Matthias Okoye, whom Bowley rejects. The Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office determined Dau's cause of death as drowning but left the manner of death undetermined. No external trauma was found, but ethanol was detected in the postmortem toxicological analysis. The court hearing saw discussions on permitting an independent autopsy before releasing Dau's remains.

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SUMMARY: Entergy Mississippi has installed a $350,000 direct current electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station in downtown Brandon, near Interstate 20. The facility, ready in time for the busy Fourth of July travel period, aims to serve both local residents and travelers on I-20 and I-55. The station features two fast chargers with a capacity of up to 180 kilowatts, compatible with various EV models, allowing a full charge for $20-$30 within 30-45 minutes. This installation, along with one in Ridgeland, enables Entergy to study EV impacts on the power grid and plan future infrastructure. Brandon Mayor Butch Lee welcomes the initiative.

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