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Mississippi man gets 30 years behind bars for child porn production
SUMMARY: Garald Benson Johnson, 43, from Pearl River County, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for producing child pornography. Johnson admitted to filming himself having sex with a minor. The case was investigated by the Choctaw Police Department and the FBI and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin J. Payne and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian K. Burns. This case is part of the Project Safe Childhood initiative, a Department of Justice program launched in 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. Another similar case in south Mississippi resulted in a 10-year sentence.
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House speaker announces appointments for Jackson-focused select committee
SUMMARY: Lawmakers are forming a new select committee to improve Mississippi's capital city, Jackson, and the surrounding metro area. Announced by Republican House Speaker Jason White, the Select Committee on Capital and Metro Revitalization will be co-chaired by Clay Mansell (R-Clinton) and Shanda Yates (I-Jackson). The committee includes various representatives like Chris Bell (D-Jackson), Lawrence Blackmon (D-Canton), and others. White emphasized the committee's dedication to enhancing the city for the benefit of the entire state. The committee aims to develop strategic and innovative partnerships with local citizens and leadership to revitalize the region.
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Over $2.6 million granted in federal assistance following April 8-11 storms
SUMMARY: FEMA has provided over $2.6 million in aid to victims of April's severe storms and tornadoes. Of this, $1.6 million is dedicated to housing assistance, while over $1 million covers other needs like personal property damage, childcare, and transportation. Federal aid became available on June 11 for six Mississippi counties. FEMA officer Jeremy Slinker encourages all affected individuals to apply for assistance, even if they've started repairs. Seven disaster recovery centers are open for support, and applications can also be submitted online, via the FEMA app, or by calling the helpline. For more information, visit DisasterAssistance.gov.
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Following a bloody five-year stretch, Jackson officials boast decreasing homicide rates
SUMMARY: Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade and Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba were optimistic about crime trends at a recent meeting, noting a drop in homicides and an improved 78.33% homicide case solvability rate, surpassing the national average. They emphasized ongoing work is needed as they reviewed detailed crime statistics. Wade attributed progress to effective police work, community involvement, and an increased force size from 221 to 264 officers since his tenure began in August 2023. Homicides in Jackson dropped from 135 in 2022 to 109 in 2023, aligning with a national decline in violent crime. Wade stressed proactive measures and collaboration with state and federal authorities in addressing crime.
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