Mississippi News
Airbus hosts Veterans Day in tribute to those who serve
SUMMARY: Airbus in Lowndes County, Mississippi, held a Veterans Day event on November 11 to honor military service members, including their employees who have served. The program featured music, a color presentation by the MSU Army ROTC, and a special tribute to fallen heroes. General Andrew Rendon of the Mississippi National Guard praised Airbus for its strong veteran workforce, with 30% of its employees being veterans. Airbus’s Production Director, Ben Sullivan, highlighted the company’s role in giving veterans a continued purpose by building helicopters that protect and save lives. Veterans and attendees enjoyed a catered lunch after the ceremony.
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Woman wanted for murder in Virginia captured in Mississippi
SUMMARY: Akea Faison, 33, was arrested in Jackson, Mississippi, on November 12 after being on the run for 20 months. She was wanted for two counts of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, robbery, and several firearm-related charges, stemming from a robbery in Portsmouth, Virginia, on March 5, 2023, where two men were killed. U.S. Marshals tracked her to a business in Jackson, where she was apprehended without incident. Faison is currently held at Madison County Detention Center and will face extradition to Virginia for her initial court appearance.
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Brandon leaders break ground on The Heights
SUMMARY: The City of Brandon held a groundbreaking ceremony for The Heights at Brandon, a new mixed-use development. The project will feature 96 luxury residential lofts, an 82-room boutique hotel, a restaurant, 18,000 square feet of retail space, and another upscale restaurant. It will be located west of the Municipal Complex. The development aims to offer a combination of residential, retail, dining, and outdoor activities for the city and Rankin County. The Thrash Group is developing the project with Dale Partners Architects, and construction costs are estimated at $55 million. The city is excited about the new opportunities it will bring.
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Tupelo businesses join forces for ‘Feed the Red, Feed the Blue’
SUMMARY: Premiere Athletix in Tupelo, Mississippi, hosted a free lunch event on November 12, called “Feed the Red, Feed the Blue,” to show appreciation for local first responders. Firefighter Joshua Parks attended after a workout, highlighting the community’s strong support for emergency services. Chris Beckish, the gym’s owner, emphasized the importance of giving back to the dedicated professionals who risk their lives for others. Participation by Bishop’s Barbecue and Grill marked the event’s first year. Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka and Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson acknowledged the significance of community acknowledgment, especially following National First Responders Day.
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