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Mississippi man sentenced for 2022 Christmas homicide
SUMMARY: In Carroll County, Miss., 30-year-old Khadarron Foreman was sentenced to 20 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) on June 6, 2023. This follows his conviction for manslaughter on May 30, 2024, related to a homicide that took place on Christmas Day 2022. Authorities responded to a shots-fired call on Carroll County Road 65 and found Sammie Louis Bryant with a gunshot wound to the head. Bryant was airlifted to a Jackson hospital where he later died. Foreman was arrested and booked into the Carroll Montgomery Regional Correctional Facility the same day.
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Man arrested after fatal shooting in South Jackson
SUMMARY: In Jackson, Mississippi, police have arrested 25-year-old Emanuel Jaynes in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on October 4. The incident took place around 7 p.m. in the 700 block of West McDowell Road. The victim, 42-year-old Tremaine Curry, was shot multiple times and succumbed to his injuries. Jaynes is set to face murder charges. Authorities are encouraging anyone with further information about the shooting to contact the Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers for assistance.
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Starkville hosts MSU’s Bulldog Bash
SUMMARY: The annual Bulldog Bash in Starkville, Mississippi, drew a large crowd of music lovers, students, and residents for what is known as the largest free outdoor concert in the state. Organizers, including Mississippi State University staff and local first responders, collaborated for months to prepare for the event, which featured a headlining performance by Ludacris. MSU student Sally Stafford expressed excitement about the successful planning, highlighting the community’s involvement and enthusiasm for the concert. Attendees, including students like Madalyn Bishop and Anna Moon, shared their excitement for the event and the featured artist.
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AKA chapter at MUW hosts ‘Soar the Polls’
SUMMARY: On October 4, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Pi Zeta Chapter hosted “Soar the Polls” at the Hogarth Dining Center, Mississippi University for Women, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event aimed to educate students about voting, including registration and absentee voting. AKA members emphasized the importance of young voices in the electoral process, with Pi Zeta Chapter president Sasha Deloach highlighting that every vote and opinion matters. First-year student Hannah Cole reinforced that young voters can make a difference, countering the misconception that their voices hold less weight than older voters. The registration deadline for Mississippi is October 7.
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