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Jackson employee fired after city discovers fraud in HR Department

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4 months ago

June 17, 2024

www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-06-17 13:50:40

SUMMARY: A Jackson city employee was fired following the discovery of benefits fraud within the Human Resources Department, as announced by Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba. HR Director Toya Martin found misappropriated funds, prompting a police investigation that revealed additional irregularities. While the exact amount of embezzled funds wasn’t disclosed, Lumumba termed it a “felony amount” and “alarming.” The city has alerted the Attorney General‘s and State Auditor’s Offices. The fraudulent activity is believed to have occurred over several years, with no current information on other involved employees. Criminal charges are anticipated, and impacted former employees should contact the city.

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Abnormally warm weather for late October – Home – WCBI TV

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2 hours ago

October 23, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wcbi.com – Isaac Williams – 2024-10-23 03:57:00

SUMMARY: Temperatures in Columbus, Mississippi, are expected to rise 10+ degrees above normal over the next few days. On Wednesday, highs will reach 83-87°F, followed by a clear night with lows in the 50s. Thursday and Friday will maintain mid to upper 80s, with abundant sunshine. The weekend will see scattered clouds on Saturday, and a slight chance of showers on Sunday afternoon, with highs dropping to the 70s. Despite some potential rain, coverage and intensity are expected to be minimal. Overall, warm conditions are anticipated throughout the week.

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Warm and getting warmer

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12 hours ago

October 22, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-10-22 17:39:00

SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, a warming trend will continue throughout the week, with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 80s from Wednesday to Friday. Tuesday night will be cool and clear, with lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s. The weekend will see highs in the 80s on Saturday, dropping into the upper 70s on Sunday due to increased cloud coverage and a weak cold front that may bring isolated showers, though rain chances are currently not included in the forecast. Overall, sunny weather will persist through the week.

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