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Canton teen charged in fatal shooting of 19-year-old

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-04-12 11:12:57

SUMMARY: A 17-year-old was arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in Canton, Mississippi. The shooting occurred on April 10, resulting in the death of 19-year-old Raul Jones, Jr. Tazavier Elder was charged with murder and is being held in the Madison County Detention Center. Police Chief Otha Brown stated that a motive for the shooting has not yet been determined. Tazavier Elder will have an initial appearance in court following his arrest.

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Pearl police officer, driver injured during crash on I-20

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-11-14 10:21:00

SUMMARY: Two individuals, including a Pearl police officer, were injured in a crash on Interstate 20 on November 13. The collision occurred while officers investigated a separate accident, with a Pearl Police Department patrol vehicle struck from behind while its lights were activated. The officer sustained minor injuries and was treated and released from a local hospital, while the driver of the other vehicle was also hospitalized. Assistant Pearl Police Chief Kyle Himmel highlighted the importance of driver vigilance around emergency vehicles, emphasizing the legal requirement to slow down and move over when passing them.

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Canton man convicted in shooting death of wife

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-14 09:41:00

SUMMARY: Myles Flint Johnson, a 53-year-old from Canton, was convicted of second-degree murder for the shooting death of his wife, Kristi Johnson, after a three-day trial in Madison County Circuit Court. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison without the possibility of parole. On January 30, 2024, Johnson called 911 claiming his wife had shot herself, but investigators found she had been shot in the back two days prior. Evidence revealed ongoing domestic violence in their relationship. Johnson testified it was accidental, but the jury deliberated for three hours before reaching their verdict.

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Chickasaw Co. executes a disaster drill at a local nursing home

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www.wcbi.com – Charity Johnson – 2024-11-13 19:07:00

SUMMARY: Chickasaw County emergency responders and Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home conducted a disaster preparedness drill to test their emergency plans. The scenario involved a tornado followed by a fire, requiring coordination between various emergency teams. The drill, which included state personnel and Okolona High School students portraying disaster victims, focused on ensuring the safety of nursing home residents. Participants, like Ophelia Smith, found the exercise educational and valuable in reducing fear and building preparedness. Linda Griffin, from the county’s Emergency Management Agency, emphasized the importance of practicing real-life events to identify gaps and improve responses.

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