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Mississippi Democratic Party calls for boycott of State Fair
SUMMARY: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Democratic Party called for a boycott of the Mississippi State Fair following a rally for former President Donald Trump at the Mississippi Ag Museum. The rally, held on June 6 and hosted by Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson, occurred after Trump was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records in New York. Gipson criticized the charges during the rally, while Mississippi Democratic Party Chair Cheikh Taylor condemned state leaders for supporting Trump. The party urged the public to boycott the 2024 Mississippi State Fair, an event linked to Gipson’s office.
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SUMMARY: Jackson police are investigating a crash on Clinton Boulevard that injured at least three people. The incident occurred around 7:00 p.m. on November 18, involving a Chevrolet Camaro and a Chevrolet Tahoe. Detective Tommie Brown reported that the Camaro crossed into oncoming traffic, leading to the collision. The driver and passenger of the Camaro were hospitalized, with one suffering life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Tahoe was also taken to the hospital for treatment. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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SUMMARY: A strong Arctic cold front is set to impact the forecast in Columbus, Mississippi, starting with showers and storms. Mild temperatures in the 60s are expected Monday night, with a line of storms moving through the area until early Tuesday morning, bringing a risk of strong winds and small hail. As the front progresses, conditions will clear, with highs in the 70s on Tuesday and lows in the lower 50s. However, cooler Arctic air will arrive by Thursday, resulting in daytime highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s and nighttime lows dropping into the 30s.
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SUMMARY: On November 18, a Columbus Municipal School District bus was shot at while transporting ten children home, although no students were injured. The incident occurred around 3:00 PM on MLK Drive, with a bullet striking the bus’s tire. Witnesses reported multiple shots fired in an exchange believed to be between occupants of a vehicle and individuals at a nearby residence. One individual was reportedly injured in the shooting. Authorities are searching for a suspect, Martez Meeks, linked to a dark Dodge Charger, who may face charges including 11 counts of aggravated assault. Law enforcement has increased their presence in the area.
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