Mississippi News
Two Jackson students injured after wrecking teacher's car: police
SUMMARY: Two students from Jim Hill High School in Jackson, Mississippi, were injured after allegedly stealing a teacher’s vehicle and crashing it on Interstate 220 South. The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. on October 10, with one student ejected during the crash. Both were taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries. The school district is investigating the incident, which involved one student reportedly taking the car without permission after being allowed to retrieve an item. No charges have been filed yet, and the district is cooperating with law enforcement.
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Columbus native hosts third annual Zumba in Pink event
SUMMARY: A Columbus native is raising breast cancer awareness through a Zumba class attended by local survivors and supporters at the Tennessee Williams home. Event coordinator Stephanie Jones, motivated by her friend Desiree Krieger’s 2019 diagnosis, aims to promote women’s health and wellness. Guest speakers also addressed the crowd, emphasizing the importance of health. Donations from the event will support Capitol Imaging Services to help women access mammograms. Jones expresses a commitment to continue advocating for community health resources. The initiative encourages active participation and highlights the significance of awareness and support for breast cancer.
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Mississippi News
Former teacher, college advisor is indicted for child enticement
SUMMARY: An Ole Miss academic counselor, Lauren Kennamore, has been indicted for child enticement following an alleged sexual relationship with a student under 18 at West Union Attendance Center. She was arrested on October 8 and is currently on leave from the University of Mississippi and has been fired from the Union County School System. Her bond is set at $20,000. If convicted, Kennamore faces a prison term ranging from five to 40 years, along with substantial fines. The case is being reported by local news affiliate WREG.
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LCSO makes arrest in connection to a series of burglaries
SUMMARY: Brent Lane Spencer, a 45-year-old man, was arrested in Lowndes County, Mississippi, for multiple burglaries that occurred on July 6 and 7, where he allegedly stole cash from businesses. Spencer, who had been on the run for months, was identified from security video and initially fled during a home arrest attempt. He was finally apprehended on October 10 at his residence in Columbus. Currently on federal probation for firearm possession as a felon, Spencer faces three burglary charges and a probation violation. He is held at the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center with a $30,000 bond.
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