SUMMARY: Jessica Tabor, a 31-year-old woman from Southaven, Mississippi, has been indicted on capital murder charges in connection with the death of her daughter, Jastiny. Jastiny was found dead in their home on March 22, and Tabor has been held without bond since her arrest. The DeSoto County District Attorney announced the indictment after a grand jury reviewed the case. Jastiny and her siblings were reportedly being cared for by their grandparents due to Tabor’s severe mental illness, which had led to her frequent institutionalization.

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SUMMARY: The weather in Columbus, Mississippi, over the weekend will feature warm, sunny conditions with highs in the mid-80s on Saturday and upper 80s to lower 90s on Sunday, making it ideal for outdoor activities. Nighttime temperatures will drop to the mid to upper 50s. However, a significant cold front is expected on Monday, leading to a stark temperature drop to the lower 70s, and possibly upper 60s by mid-week, alongside increased cloud cover. Overnight lows may fall into the mid-40s, but a dry and sunny pattern will continue despite the cooler weather.

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SUMMARY: College football kicks off in Mississippi for the 2024 season with special coverage on the Sports Zone Saturday show, airing from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on WJTV 12 News. No. 9 Ole Miss faces LSU in Death Valley at 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC. Mississippi State plays Georgia at 3:15 p.m. CT on SEC Network, while Southern Miss takes on ULM at 4:00 p.m. CT. Jackson State has a bye week, and Alcorn State is set to play Grambling at 2:00 p.m. CT on ESPN+.

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