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Halloween storm chance

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www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-10-30 17:25:00

SUMMARY: COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) reports that rain and storms are anticipated for Halloween evening, prompting potential costume disputes among and their . Wednesday night will feature mild temperatures in the 60s with overcast skies. Thursday will begin dry but cloudy, with rain showers expected to develop in the afternoon, continuing into the evening with storm potential. Parents are advised to ensure their little ones stay safe and dry, possibly using clear ponchos or umbrellas. On Friday, lingering moisture may to cloudy conditions and chances of rain in the morning, but clearer weather is expected later.

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Winston Co. man receives 15 years on federal drug charges

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www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-10-30 16:31:00

SUMMARY: Dennis Phillips, a 42-year-old man from Winston County, was to 188 months in federal prison for drug-related charges. He was convicted of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute after enforcement purchased over 30 grams from him through a confidential informant. A subsequent search of his home uncovered more than a kilogram of meth and two firearms, impacting the Choctaw Indian Reservation across several counties. The case involved multiple agencies, the of Indian Affairs, Choctaw , and the DEA.

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Brandon man convicted of sex crimes tries to escape custody after trial

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-10-30 16:24:00

SUMMARY: Franky Lee Lovern, Sr. of Brandon, Mississippi, was convicted of sexual battery and gratification of lust on October 30, 2024. the trial, as he was being escorted to the Rankin County Detention Center, Lovern attempted to overpower a deputy sheriff, resulting in a physical confrontation. Additional enforcement intervened, and Lovern was subdued, sustaining injuries in the . The deputy sheriff also suffered injuries. Lovern has now been charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, attempted escape, and other offenses. His sentencing is for January 6, 2025.

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Mississippi man killed in Arkansas plane crash

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www.wjtv.com – Ryan Turbeville – 2024-10-30 16:09:00

SUMMARY: A tragic plane crash occurred in Van Buren County, Arkansas, near the county line with . 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 are investigating the incident.

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