SUMMARY: A tragic plane crash occurred in Van Buren County, Arkansas, near the county line with Stone County. The FAA reported engine failure around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, prompting a search that included private aircraft and National Guard helicopters. After over four hours of challenging navigation, rescue teams located a debris field where the pilot, 68-year-old Robert Phillip Mathis from Corinth, Mississippi, was found deceased. Although a small fire ignited post-crash, it did not spread. The FAA, National Transportation Safety Board, and Arkansas State Police are investigating the incident.

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SUMMARY: In Flowood, Mississippi, a suspect named Elias Ovilio Chox-chay, 28, was hospitalized after attempting to carjack a woman at a convenience store on Lakeland Drive. The incident occurred just after 11:00 a.m. on October 30. When police arrived, they witnessed Chox-chay trying to force his way into the woman’s vehicle as she was leaving. The woman managed to drive away, resulting in Chox-chay being thrown from the vehicle. He sustained serious injuries and was transported to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he will be taken into custody upon his release.

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SUMMARY: East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) hosted its second annual Golden Triangle Chopped Competition, where local high school students showcased their culinary skills. Participants from Starkville, West Point, Columbus, and Lowndes County engaged in three rounds of cooking, creating appetizers, entrees, and desserts with specific ingredients, while also answering culinary knowledge questions. EMCC’s Culinary Arts Program Director, Jakiero Dismuke, emphasized the hospitality industry’s broad job opportunities beyond just cooking, including roles in sales, event planning, and catering services. He noted local job openings that allow individuals to gain skills through on-the-job training.

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