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MUW Owls cheer on Children’s of Mississippi patients before game
SUMMARY: The Mississippi University for Women Owls men’s basketball team visited Children’s of Mississippi on November 12, where they engaged with patients through games and art activities in the Rainbow Garden. This initiative highlights the hospital’s role as the state’s only facility dedicated to pediatric care. Children’s of Mississippi is part of the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), which works to provide specialized healthcare services across the state. UMMC also functions as an academic medical center, aiming to enhance Mississippi’s health through education and research while offering facilities such as the state’s only Level I trauma center.
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SUMMARY: Harmony Baptist Church in Monroe County, Mississippi, was destroyed by fire last Friday night, leaving caretaker Mary Nell Dorris in shock. She received a panicked call from a neighbor while asleep and rushed to the scene, where she stayed until the early morning. The historic church, built in the mid 1800s and lacking gas or electric power, is suspected to have been intentionally set ablaze. While no injuries were reported, Dorris mourns the loss of cherished memories associated with the church. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating and urges anyone with information to come forward.
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SUMMARY: Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka reported progress in an ATM jackpotting investigation after a bank employee discovered forced entry at the Community Bank Branch on November 13. The machine was found partially open, leading to a significant cash theft. Surveillance footage captured two suspects in a silver Honda Accord, believed to be connected to similar crimes statewide. Jackpotting involves inserting malware into ATMs to dispense cash. The FBI has been notified, and police are collaborating with state agencies. Chief Quaka expressed confidence in making arrests and urged banks to keep their systems updated and secure.
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SUMMARY: Three suspects were arrested in Vicksburg, Mississippi, after a violent assault was streamed live on Facebook on November 9. Ronjanae Hill (24), Marcus Ross (33), and Charles Doss (27), all from Vicksburg, were charged with aggravated assault. They appeared in Vicksburg Municipal Court on November 12. Hill and Ross each received a $75,000 bond, while Doss’s bond was set at $100,000. All three were bound over to the Warren County Grand Jury. The assault occurred at an apartment complex, and further details about the incident were not disclosed.
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