Mississippi News
Three Indianola aldermen accused of misappropriating funds
SUMMARY: Special agents from the State Auditor’s Office served Indianola, Mississippi, aldermen Ruben Woods, Marvin Elder, and Sam Brock Jr. with civil demands amounting to $42,441.15. State Auditor Shad White reported that the aldermen misappropriated $38,900 in public funds by paying Spencer Construction without a binding contract. The funds were initially part of a grant from the Mississippi Home Corporation for housing rehabilitation. However, due to missed paperwork submission deadlines, payment was denied. Despite this, the aldermen approved the payment. No criminal charges have been filed against them.
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Justice Department opens civil rights probe into Mississippi sheriff's office after torture of 2 Black men
SUMMARY: The U.S. Justice Department has initiated a civil rights investigation into the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department in Mississippi, following the torture of two Black men by former law enforcement officers. Six white officers pleaded guilty for a brutal attack that involved beatings and other abuses. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke stated the investigation will examine potential patterns of excessive force and racially discriminatory practices within the department. The sheriff’s office expressed its commitment to transparency and cooperation with the investigation while updating its policies to ensure accountability and improve practices.
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SUMMARY: West Point police and Clay County deputies are seeking assistance in catching a bicycle thief responsible for a series of burglaries on September 16. The incidents occurred in multiple locations, including Park Circle and East Broad Street. Authorities suspect the thief used a bike, potentially stolen, which is depicted in a provided image. Residents with home security cameras are urged to check for unusual activity and report any findings. Tips can be shared with the West Point Police Department or Golden Triangle Crimestoppers at (662) 494-0109. Community vigilance is crucial in addressing local crime.
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Girlfriend of man convicted killing two near Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade pleads guilty
SUMMARY: Jenny Lukens, the girlfriend of Jordan Cummins, who was convicted of killing two people during the Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in March 2023, pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution. She was sentenced on September 16, 2024, to 10 years, with six years suspended and four served under house arrest. Lukens admitted to misleading police to help Cummins, who received a life sentence for two counts of first-degree murder on June 24, 2024. During the trial, she testified that she was not physically assaulted by Cummins, despite inconsistencies in her story.
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Mississippi News Video6 days agoWoman arrested after reposting school threat in Calhoun County
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed6 days ago
Food drive underway for Hurricane Francine victims in Kenner
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed5 days ago
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News from the South - Alabama News Feed3 days ago
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