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Battle over creating new court centers on equality in Mississippi’s majority-Black capital city
SUMMARY: There is a legal battle over the creation of a state–run court in part of Mississippi’s majority-Black capital city, Jackson. Scheduled to open on January 1, the court would be state-appointed and focus on misdemeanor cases. Those opposing the court claim it suppresses Black people’s political power while those in support say it addresses public safety and justice emergencies. Critics argue that the state is taking away local autonomy, and officials claim it’s a necessary step to fight crime. The Department of Justice says it treats Jackson residents differently from others in the state, and the issue has sparked legal arguments from both sides.
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SUMMARY: Billy Gibson was found guilty of second-degree murder for the 2019 death of his girlfriend, Darcie Rich, in Jackson, Mississippi. On December 24, 2019, police discovered Rich unresponsive at their home after Gibson severely beat her with a broomstick, leaving her in a coma. Despite Gibson’s claims, surveillance footage contradicted his account of the events. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison, with 20 years suspended, following his conviction by Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens. Rich was 28 years old at the time of her death.
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SUMMARY: The old K-Mart building in Columbus, Mississippi, is set to become a Rural King outdoor superstore, following the city council’s approval of a $2 million tax incentive over ten years. Rural King sells a variety of products including firearms and lawn supplies. Mayor Keith Gaskin anticipates the store will generate new revenue, create about 60 jobs, and enhance the local economy by attracting shoppers from outside the Golden Triangle. This will be Rural King’s first location in Mississippi, with renovations expected to complete by late 2026 or early 2027, reviving a long-vacant space.
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SUMMARY: A motorcyclist, Joseph Lodrigue, 29, from Brookhaven, was killed in a crash on Interstate 55 in Pike County, Mississippi, on the morning of October 2. The incident occurred when Lodrigue’s 1986 Honda motorcycle veered off the roadway and struck a cable barrier. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is currently investigating the crash.
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Good Morning Meridian Tori Alvarado's forecast 10/2
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Good Morning Meridian Tori Alvarado's forecast 10/2
October is Loaded with Events at The MAX
A New Roof is Underway at Merrehope
Student from Newton Municipal School District has passed away
“Mixing Spirits for Merrehope” will be held Oct. 15 at Union Station from 6-8 p.m.
Woman sent to the hospital twice after breathing chemical plume from BioLab
Elvis Presley Birthplace marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Students complete research project on WTVA’s Matt Laubhan
Group continues behind-the-scenes effort to feed kids
Starkville Police: Auto burglaries most frequently reported felony in city
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