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VIDEO: Amory community releases balloons to show love for the late Darius Smith

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1 week ago

June 22, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-06-22 16:46:36

SUMMARY: In Amry, Mississippi, nearly a hundred people gathered to honor Darius Smith, a beloved local, by releasing red balloons and dolphin-shaped balloons, symbolizing his favorite color and nickname, Dolph. Darius, an athlete who graduated from Amry High School in 2019 and continued at Kaha Community College, tragically drowned in the Gulf of Mexico. Known for his humor and vibrant personality, Darius's death deeply affected his community. His sister and girlfriend expressed how the community's support shows his positive impact and big heart. His celebration of life will be at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church tomorrow at 1 PM.

Darius Smith drowned in Gulf Shores, Alabama Sunday afternoon. His loved ones gathered Friday to release balloons in his honor in Amory.

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CCID expansion goes into effect

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2 hours ago

July 1, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-07-01 19:01:07

SUMMARY: The expansion of the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) in Jackson, effective today, includes changes to 911 call handling and police patrols. The expansion began on July 1, giving state officers more responsibilities in a larger portion of Jackson. Capitol Police now have primary responsibility for calls in the CCID, with the city's dispatch center routing 911 calls to them until the state's own center is operational. Both city and state agencies are establishing Memorandums of Understanding. They aim to maintain a four-minute response time for emergencies. The state is also finalizing its court system for handling CCID-related cases, which Hinds County currently manages. Further expansions and adjustments are anticipated.

Expect to see a larger law enforcement presence throughout Jackson

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2nd arrest made after vehicle shot at on Highway 6 in Tupelo

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2 hours ago

July 1, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-07-01 18:29:46

SUMMARY: Tupelo police have made a second arrest related to a shooting incident involving moving cars on the new Highway 6. The suspect, Theat Sims of Tupelo, is charged with shooting into a motor vehicle. Last Tuesday, someone fired shots from a Dodge Challenger while passing another car near the South Thomas Street exit, hitting a tire.

Another man is in custody after a vehicle was shot at in Tupelo.

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Hinds County supervisors want to move election commission to old military processing building

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4 hours ago

July 1, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-07-01 17:08:58

SUMMARY: The Hinds County Board of Supervisors is debating the future of a former military entrance processing building in downtown Jackson, currently serving as a voting precinct. While some supervisors propose renaming it the Hinds County Administration Building and relocating the Election Commission there, election officials argue that such a move before an election would be logistically challenging. They believe a master plan is essential to avoid misusing funds during renovations. The building is in Bobby McGowan's District Five, and he feels that other supervisors are overstepping by interfering with the district's affairs. Positive feedback has been received, but concerns remain about the timing and planning.