Mississippi News
Golden Triangle Dream Center builds beds for families in need
SUMMARY: The Golden Triangle Dream Center in Columbus, Mississippi, is providing beds to children in need, promoting a better night’s sleep to enhance their education. John Almond, the center’s director, emphasizes its mission to address community needs and support families. Volunteers like Lynn Suggs express joy in positively impacting children’s lives, as seen through their smiles and newfound comfort. Parents, grateful for the assistance, share relief in no longer worrying about inadequate sleeping arrangements. The Dream Center encourages those in need of beds to reach out, reinforcing that asking for help should not be a source of shame.
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Air Force housing under major renovations in Columbus
SUMMARY: Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi has unveiled renovated dormitories for airmen, enhancing their living conditions significantly. The updated housing features an apartment-style layout with full kitchens and greater privacy. An official grand re-opening was held, emphasizing the importance of quality housing for personnel’s morale and well-being. Colonel Jim Blech, Commander of the 14th Flying Training Wing, stated that the renovations reflect the Air Force’s commitment to investing in their airmen’s quality of life, describing the new dorms as among the finest in the service. This initiative aims to foster a supportive home environment for airmen stationed at the base.
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Former interim Hinds County Sheriff Marshand Crisler convicted in bribery case
SUMMARY: Former interim Hinds County Sheriff Marshand Crisler was found guilty on federal charges of soliciting bribes and providing ammunition to a convicted felon. A jury convicted him on these charges, which were filed in April 2023. Crisler allegedly accepted thousands of dollars in exchange for information about criminal investigations while agreeing to protect a jailed relative of the bribe payer and offer them employment within the sheriff’s office. He faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison for each count, with his sentencing scheduled for February 6, 2025. Crisler is currently out on bond.
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Mississippi News
Man wanted on multiple charges in other states arrested in Mississippi
SUMMARY: Byram police arrested James Beasley after a chase on Interstate 55 North on November 7. Beasley was wanted in multiple states for robbery, carjacking, and grand larceny. Officers initiated the pursuit when they learned he was driving a stolen vehicle linked to a carjacking in the Capitol Complex Improvement District of Jackson. The chase, which began in Byram, concluded near the 2300 block of Terry Road in Jackson, where Beasley was taken into custody by Capitol police.
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