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Resident upset with proposed cell phone tower in west Tupelo
SUMMARY: Verizon plans to build a 175-ft cell tower near Mulla Boulevard and I-22 in West Tupelo's Beldon Pike subdivision, sparking opposition from local homeowners. Resident Sammy Green cites concerns over safety, neighborhood harmony, and land devaluation. The proposed tower's proximity to a major electrical transmission line heightens fears of potential accidents and power outages if it topples. Tupelo City Attorney Ben Logan emphasized the need for careful consideration of neighborhood conformity and citizen safety. Although the Tupelo planning committee initially approved the project, the city council will make the final decision next Tuesday.
A Tupelo man is upset with the proposed construction of a cell phone tower near his home.
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DPS moving to Pearl
SUMMARY: The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is planning to move from its current building on Woodrow Wilson, which has severe foundation issues, asbestos problems, and gas leaks, to a new site in Pearl. The existing headquarters, built in 1976, needs to be demolished, and the land may be sold for redevelopment. The new DPS site will consolidate all divisions under one roof for the first time, with costs now between $65 and $70 million. The timeline for the new building's completion has shifted to late summer or early fall of 2025. The state is considering commercial development for the vacated site.
Department of Public Safety moving once multimillion-dollar project completed
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Search on for 2 Claiborne County escapees
SUMMARY: Law enforcement in Port Gibson, Mississippi, are intensively searching for two dangerous inmates, 24-year-old Tyrekennel Collins and 18-year-old Dezarrious Johnson, who escaped from Claiborne County Detention Center early Friday morning by breaking through the ceiling. Johnson, who is injured and walking with a limp, was recently spotted, prompting an active manhunt. Multiple agencies, including the Mississippi Highway Patrol and U.S. Marshals, are involved. Both inmates are charged with murder and considered highly dangerous. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant, stressing the importance of capturing the escapees quickly to ensure community safety.
Search on for 2 Claiborne County escapees
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Editorial: New laws
SUMMARY: Mississippi does not have a ballot initiative or recall process, making it crucial for citizens to stay informed about legislative actions. Over 400 bills were passed in the recent session, effective July 1st, including appropriations, law enforcement pay raises, and Medicaid reforms. Key highlights include changes to Public Employees' Retirement System employer contribution rates, the expansion of the Capitol Complex Improvement District, and increased pay for state troopers and narcotics officers. Additional funds were allocated for the removal of blighted properties in Jackson and constructing a pedestrian crossover in Richland. Significant investments were also made in junior colleges and state universities.
Editorial: New laws in Mississippi
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