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Lee County deputies make arrest in 20-year-old homicide cold case

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www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2023-12-13 14:19:23

SUMMARY: Lee County deputies 62-year-old Richard Truelock, charging him with murder in a 20-year-old cold case. The homicide occurred in July 2003 on County Road 1792, where Wendy Benson was found dead inside her home. The Mississippi of Investigation helped to reopen the case using new forensic testing technology. It was not disclosed how Truelock was connected to Benson or how she died. Truelock's bond was set at $1 million. For further and updates, follow on Facebook. This case is a significant breakthrough in a long-standing unsolved murder investigation in Lee County.

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New leadership named for the Jackson City Council

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-07-02 14:44:56

SUMMARY: The 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 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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Emergency motion judgment filed against Dau Mabil’s wife

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-07-02 13:00:09

SUMMARY: In , Mississippi, Bul Mabil filed an emergency motion against Karissa Bowley, widow of his brother Dau Mabil, who was found deceased in the Pearl in April 2024 after disappearing in March. Bul seeks an independent autopsy by a selected doctor, Dr. Matthias Okoye, whom Bowley rejects. The Mississippi Medical Examiner's Office determined Dau's cause of 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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Brandon now home to Entergy’s EV fast chargers

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www.wjtv.com – Marie Mennefield – 2024-07-02 12:45:36

SUMMARY: Entergy Mississippi has installed a $350,000 direct current electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station in Brandon, near Interstate 20. The facility, ready in time for the busy travel period, aims to serve both local 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 . Brandon Butch Lee the initiative.

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