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Reward increased in Carroll County homicide – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: The Carroll County Sheriff's Department is seeking public help to solve the 2015 murder of Kenneth “Kim” Daves, who was discovered dead in his family's store in Black Hawk, Mississippi. Sheriff Clint Walker has requested and received approval from county supervisors for a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction, adding to the $11,000 already offered by Daves' family. In total, $21,000 is now available as a reward. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sheriff Walker at 662-310-7233 or the Sheriff's Office at 662-237-9283.
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SUMMARY: Oktibbeha County, Mississippi is upgrading its aging fire trucks to enhance emergency response. Fire Coordinator Patrick Warner highlighted the need due to repair issues with older trucks. New trucks with advanced features like LED lights and higher pumping capacity will better equip firefighters. District Supervisor Orlando Trainer emphasized the importance of protecting the community and providing up-to-date equipment for both volunteers and full-time firefighters. The new trucks, costing $1.6 million and funded by USDA grants, will be distributed across the county, replacing outdated vehicles and filling stations previously without fire engines. The efforts were supported by the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors.
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SUMMARY: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in Jackson on Livingston Road around 5:00 a.m. Detective Tommie Brown stated that officers arriving at the scene found that 47-year-old Willie Luckett had been shot multiple times and was transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), where he was pronounced dead. Currently, there is no suspect information available. Anyone with details about the incident is urged to contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).
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SUMMARY: Berkley Bryant, recently crowned Miss Volunteer America 2025, will be encouraging contestants at the Miss Mississippi Volunteer pageant in Tupelo. Bryant, who previously held the title of Miss South Carolina Volunteer, won $50,000 in scholarships at the national pageant in Jackson, Tennessee. She emphasized the importance of cherishing the experience and building relationships among contestants. Bryant will attend the finals for Miss Mississippi Volunteer and then embark on a year of travel and appearances for Miss Volunteer America. She also visited the Elvis Presley Birthplace shortly after arriving in Tupelo.
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Oktibbeha county gets five new fire trucks for the county
Man dies after being shot multiple times on Livingston Road
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