Mississippi News
Brookhaven woman killed in wrong-way crash on I-55
SUMMARY: A 61-year-old woman from Brookhaven died in a two-vehicle wreck in Lincoln County. The crash occurred at 1:00 a.m. on Interstate 55, with a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am traveling north in the southbound lanes and colliding with a 2021 GMC Sierra traveling south. The Pontiac driver, Ivy Adams, died at the scene, while the GMC driver was injured and taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
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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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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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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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