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State Senator John Horhn to announce run for Jackson mayor
SUMMARY: State Senator John Horhn (D-Miss.) plans to announce his candidacy for mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, for the 2025 election. He will make his official announcement on October 3. Horhn has a long tenure in the Mississippi Legislature, serving since 1993 and currently chairs the Mississippi Senate Housing Committee. His announcement comes as incumbent Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba intends to run for reelection. The upcoming election will provide an important opportunity for voters to choose their next mayor in the capital city.
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Missing 12-year-old found at truck stop in Vaiden
SUMMARY: A 12-year-old girl from North Carolina, abducted on September 29, was rescued at a truck stop in Vaiden, Mississippi. Carroll County deputies and FBI agents acted on a tip and found her in the cab of an 18-wheeler. The driver, 35-year-old Randy Donovan Taylor from South Carolina, was arrested and faces multiple charges, including possession of child pornography and lustful touching. Carroll County Sheriff Clint Walker emphasized the urgency of monitoring children‘s social media to protect them from potential predators. The incident highlights the dangers children may face in today‘s digital age.
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Rankin County woman charged with stealing mail
SUMMARY: In Rankin County, Mississippi, deputies arrested 36-year-old Jecyn Leigh Nino for allegedly stealing 200 pieces of U.S. mail. The arrest followed reports of fraudulent activities linked to unauthorized charges at local convenience stores. Investigators traced the incidents to Nino, who was found at an Airbnb after a traffic stop. A search revealed the stolen mail and 150 checks from various counties. Nino faces charges including credit card fraud, possession of a controlled substance, and possessing marijuana while armed. The sheriff’s office is working with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and more charges may follow as more victims are identified.
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North Carolina child found in Mississippi, man arrested
SUMMARY: A 12-year-old girl, reported missing from North Carolina, was found in Mississippi on October 2. Carroll County deputies, alongside the FBI, located her in an 18-wheeler at a truck stop in Vaiden. The driver, 35-year-old Randy Donovan Taylor from South Carolina, was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography and lustful touching. Sheriff Clint Walker praised the collaborative efforts of various law enforcement agencies in safely returning the child after her abduction on September 29. Taylor is facing multiple federal, state, and local charges and is currently held at the Carroll County Regional Correctional Facility.
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