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Sentencing for ‘Goon Squad’ delayed until March 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-01-09 15:54:08

SUMMARY: Six former enforcement in Mississippi who pleaded guilty to federal charges for torturing two Black had their sentencing postponed by a federal judge. The acts included racially motivated torture and mock executions that led to false charges against the victims. The officers called themselves the “Goon Squad” and were linked to at least four other violent encounters with Black men. They are facing sentences ranging from five to 30 years, with time served for separate convictions at the level running concurrently with the potentially longer federal sentences. The charges followed an investigation by The Associated Press, and sentencing has been rescheduled for March 2024.

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Catholic School hosts annual “Pinwheels for Peace” in Columbus

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www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-09-19 10:59:35

SUMMARY: at Annunciation Catholic School in Columbus, Mississippi, participated in the 12th annual “Pinwheels for Peace” to celebrate the upcoming International Day of Peace on September 21. A total of 187 students crafted colorful pinwheels, reflecting their on war, peace, tolerance, and harmony. This initiative was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981 to promote global peace, and the pinwheels symbolize the students’ hopes and aspirations for a peaceful world.

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Mississippi student found with pellet gun at bus stop

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-09-19 10:50:25

SUMMARY: On September 18, a student from South Park Elementary in Vicksburg, Mississippi, who was already suspended, was found with a pellet gun at a bus stop. from the Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) reported that no were harmed during the incident and that local authorities were alerted. The identity of the student has not been disclosed. The situation underscores concerns regarding safety in schools and at school-related locations.

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School bus crash reported in Lowndes County

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www.wcbi.com – Kealy Shields – 2024-09-19 10:33:36

SUMMARY: In Lowndes County, Mississippi, another school bus was rear-ended on September 19, marking the third incident involving school buses this academic year. The latest crash occurred at a stop sign at Stadium and Yorkville Road, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Earlier incidents included a bus being rear-ended in August by an allegedly intoxicated driver and another collision on Highway 69 South where a bus and car side-swiped each other. Thankfully, there were no -threatening injuries from any of these , according to local .

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