Mississippi News
Humidity returns
SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi, faces a resurgence of heat and humidity, with heat warnings and advisories in effect. Overnight lows on Tuesday will be in the mid-70s due to increased moisture. On Wednesday, temperatures will peak in the mid-90s, with heat indices above 105°F, and heat advisories active from 10 AM to 8 PM. Isolated showers are possible by late afternoon. From Thursday to Sunday, isolated to scattered showers and storms are expected each afternoon with highs in the 90s and heat indices near 105°F. Overnight lows will remain in the low to mid-70s, typical for July.
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Updates released in Noxubee County shooting case
SUMMARY: Noxubee County Coroner R.L. Calhoun identified Breanna Alexus Franklin of Macon as the victim of an early morning shooting on Pearl Street. The incident occurred after 2 a.m. when a vehicle fired a shot through the passenger side window of her car, resulting in her death at the scene. Ciara Sharda Latham is charged with aggravated domestic violence and murder. The Macon Police Department, assisted by Columbus PD and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, is conducting the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Macon PD or Crimestoppers.
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Oktibbeha county gets five new fire trucks for the county
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 The new trucks, costing $1.6 million and funded by USDA grants, will be distributed across the county, replacing outdated vehicles and filling stations previously without fire engines.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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Man dies after being shot multiple times on Livingston Road
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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