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One injured in Gulfport officer-involved shooting

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-07-27 10:39:59

SUMMARY: On July 27, an officer-involved shooting occurred on Church Street in , Mississippi, resulting in injuries to a . The Gulfport responded to a call and encountered the suspect, who allegedly pointed a weapon at them. then shot the suspect, who sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Fortunately, the involved officers did not suffer serious injuries. The Mississippi of Investigation is currently looking into the incident and will the findings to the ‘s Office.

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An appeals court won’t revive Brett Favre’s defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2024-09-16 14:54:12

SUMMARY: A federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of Brett Favre’s defamation against Shannon Sharpe, stemming from comments made during a Fox show regarding the Mississippi welfare scandal. In 2022, Sharpe criticized Favre for accepting $1.1 million in speaking fees intended for a volleyball arena at his alma mater, highlighting the misuse of welfare funds. The court ruled that Sharpe’s remarks were protected opinions based on publicly available facts, reinforcing the idea that he had the right to express harsh views on the scandal. Favre had returned the initial amount but still owed interest.

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Mississippi receives nearly $10 million in lottery earnings

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September 16, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Marcus Hunter – 2024-09-16 14:51:17

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has transferred approximately $9.6 million to the ‘s coffers in August, contributing to nearly $18.5 million in total earnings from lottery proceeds for the first two months of the fiscal year. State dictates that the initial $80 million goes to the Projects, while any extra funds are allocated to the education enhancement fund. This transfer marks the second of twelve for the fiscal year. Winning lottery numbers are nightly on WCBI at 10 p.m.

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Louisiana teen dies from injuries in Mississippi crash

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-09-16 13:37:54

SUMMARY: A tragic in Amite County, Mississippi, resulted in the of 17-year-old Mason Prima from Baton Rouge, . The crash occurred on Highway 568 just before 8:00 p.m. on September 13, when Prima’s 2010 Toyota Tacoma left the road and collided with a tree. He was airlifted to Our Lady of the Lake hospital in Baton Rouge but was pronounced dead upon arrival. The is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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