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Stennis Space Center completes engine certification process for NASA Artemis moon missions
SUMMARY: NASA has concluded engine certification for the Artemis program’s RS-25 engines at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, where a 12-test series was performed, culminating with a 500-second hot fire test. These engines will power the Space Launch System (SLS) rockets beginning with Artemis V. Developed by Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris company, the engines were enhanced with new manufacturing techniques, like 3D printing, for efficiency while retaining performance. The successful tests confirm the engines’ readiness for future lunar missions. Aerojet Rocketdyne is contracted to supply 24 new RS-25 engines for Artemis missions V through IX.
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Canton man sentenced to 40 years after killing wife
SUMMARY: Myles Flint Johnson, a 53-year-old man from Canton, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the second-degree murder of his wife, Kristi Johnson. Following a three-day trial in Madison County, he received the maximum penalty without parole. On January 30, 2024, Johnson called 911 claiming his wife was shot, but police found her dead in their bed, shot in the back. He initially claimed it was a suicide but later stated it was accidental during a fight. The trial revealed a history of domestic violence, prompting the District Attorney to stress the case’s significance in addressing domestic abuse.
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Health officials urge Mississippians to ‘know their numbers’ on World Diabetes Day
SUMMARY: Today, on World Diabetes Day, the Mississippi State Department of Health encourages residents to monitor their health numbers—cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index—to reduce the risk of diabetes and other chronic illnesses. Mississippi ranked second in the U.S. for diabetes prevalence in 2023, with one in six residents affected. The state offers free screenings to detect pre-diabetes and urges lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes. The department’s “Giving Diabetes the Blues” event will take place on November 21 and 22, featuring health resources and a conference on prevention and treatment options.
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Police in Mississippi investigating ‘jackpotting’ at ATMs
SUMMARY: Police in Mississippi are investigating “jackpotting” incidents at ATMs following a break-in at a Community Bank in Tupelo. Officers discovered an ATM with signs of forced entry, and surveillance footage captured two Hispanic male suspects arriving in a silver Honda Accord. Similar incidents have also occurred in Amory, Madison, and Forest, suggesting the suspects may be linked to these cases. Jackpotting involves manipulating ATM software to dispense cash and is commonly associated with organized crime. Authorities are urging the public to report suspicious activity around ATMs. No arrests have been made yet.
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