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Understanding the hard road to freedom

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2 weeks ago

June 19, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Shawanda Jones – 2024-06-19 19:51:38

SUMMARY: Juneteenth is a time for celebrating and reflecting on African American history and struggles. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, news of freedom reached southern states like Texas on June 18, 1865. Sherman Carouthers, Okolona's first Black mayor, highlights that slaves in Okolona experienced freedom in stages during the Civil War as Union soldiers occupied the area. He emphasizes the importance of education and historical awareness, noting that the Okolona Normal College, established 35 years post-emancipation, educated 85% of African-American teachers in the tri-county area by 1964.

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Dau Mabil’s family at odds over independent autopsy arrangements

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July 3, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Cameron Smith – 2024-07-03 16:56:56

SUMMARY: In Jackson, Mississippi, the family of Dau Mabil and their attorneys are unable to agree on a suitable doctor for an independent autopsy. Mabil's initial autopsy by the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office identified his death as a drowning, but the manner of death remains undetermined. No signs of trauma were found, although ethanol was detected in his liver tissue. The disagreement involves attorney Lisa Ross and Mabil's brother, Bul Mabil, over the choice of pathologist Dr. Amy Gruszecki. Dau Mabil was found dead in the Pearl River in April 2024 after going missing in March.

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Columbus prepares to spend money on paving streets

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July 3, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-07-03 15:37:18

SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi, plans to pave more streets after receiving a bid nearly $1 million below the estimated $6 million budget. Lower asphalt prices contributed to the cost savings. Falcon Contracting won the bid, and with the lower costs, the city can address areas previously on hold. Mayor Keith Gaskin expressed optimism about expanding efforts and saving money. Council members have created a priority list for their wards. Paving projects are expected to start in late August. For updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and Twitter.

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2nd suspect arrested in shooting death of Alabama man at Mississippi bar

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July 3, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Brandon Raines – 2024-07-03 15:28:36

SUMMARY: Waynesboro police arrested Richard Mayfield, 24, on July 2, charging him as an accessory after the fact in the shooting death of 24-year-old Alabama man Brandon Michael Cartwright. The incident occurred outside the High Noon Lounge on June 29. Richard Mayfield, with a $500,000 bond, is the cousin of the first suspect, Jaylen Mayfield, who faces first-degree murder charges and a $1 million bond. Cartwright's family attended the court hearings, expressing deep emotional distress. Waynesboro police indicated no further arrests are expected and urge anyone with information to contact them.

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