SUMMARY: Jackson police are investigating the discovery of a deceased man found near the train tracks on State Street on October 29. The man had no identification on him, making it difficult to ascertain his identity. Authorities are currently looking into the cause of death, although further details have not been released. The investigation continues as police seek to gather more information regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves pardoned a turkey named Roasty Toasty this Thanksgiving, sparing it from being served as a meal. The turkey was chosen for its temperament and appearance from homesteader Stacey Hendry in Collins. This event, held at the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson, is part of the third annual Turkey Pardon and contributes to Extra Table’s Thanksgiving initiative, encouraging donations to provide 9,000 Mississippi-grown chickens to families in need. Last year, Extra Table successfully distributed the same amount along with cornbread dressing, supporting local communities across the state.

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SUMMARY: In Prentiss County, Mississippi, a traffic stop on October 26 led to the arrest of 33-year-old Cecilia Christina Norigenna from Marietta for drug possession. Deputies discovered drugs during the stop initiated by the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department on County Road 7,000. Norigenna was charged with possession of a controlled substance, and a judge set her bond at $5,000. The case will be presented to a grand jury in Prentiss County.

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