SUMMARY: Magee police arrested a man, Willie Jones, for walking near Magee High School with a machete on September 17. Officers responded to a call about the incident, and when they arrived, they found Jones still holding the weapon. In addition to the machete charge, he was also arrested for felony possession of methamphetamine. Police Chief Denis J. Borges emphasized the importance of safety and assured the community that while there was no immediate danger to students, they take potential threats seriously to safeguard children and the community.

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SUMMARY: A groundbreaking ceremony for the West Rankin Parkway project took place in Pearl, Mississippi. This new four-mile, four-lane highway, also known as State Route 477, will connect Pearl to Flowood, linking U.S. 80 to State Route 468. The project involves grading, drainage, and bridge construction, with a budget of nearly $60 million awarded to Eutaw Construction Company, Inc. The Mississippi Department of Transportation estimates the completion date for the project to be in spring 2027.

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SUMMARY: Willie Jerome Manning has lost another appeal with the Mississippi Supreme Court, which denied his request for Post-Conviction Relief and rejected his claims of new evidence. Manning was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1992 murders of Mississippi State University students Tiffany Miller and Jon Steckler, who were shot on Pat Station Road. His legal team has consistently contested the evidence against him and sought additional DNA testing.

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