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Bartahatchie Bridge is under replacement

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www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-11-19 10:14:00

SUMMARY: The Bartahatchie Bridge in Monroe County, Mississippi, is currently closed and undergoing replacement due to a drop in its safety rating, which couldn’t support the heavy traffic from loggers and school buses. Built in 1965, it has deteriorated over time, causing inconvenience for local residents like Deborah Tucker. The county is utilizing $4.8 million in Emergency Bridge Repair funds for the project, which is expected to total $5.1 million, with 95% funded by the state to avoid raising local taxes. The new bridge is projected for completion by July 2025.

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Texas woman sentenced for hiring Memphis couple to murder Mississippi woman

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www.wjtv.com – Megan Fayard – 2024-11-19 09:05:00

SUMMARY: Ashley Grayson, a 35-year-old woman from Dallas, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for her involvement in a murder-for-hire plot targeting a Southaven, Mississippi woman over an online feud. Grayson believed the woman was criticizing her internet-based business and sought to hire a couple from Memphis to commit the murder, offering $20,000 for each killing. The plot was exposed when the couple recorded a conversation detailing the plan. Grayson was convicted in March 2024, while her husband was acquitted. The judge emphasized the emotional toll on the victim and her family due to Grayson’s actions.

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Three injured in crash on Clinton Boulevard

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November 18, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-18 20:30:00

SUMMARY: Jackson police are investigating a crash on Clinton Boulevard that injured at least three people. The incident occurred around 7:00 p.m. on November 18, involving a Chevrolet Camaro and a Chevrolet Tahoe. Detective Tommie Brown reported that the Camaro crossed into oncoming traffic, leading to the collision. The driver and passenger of the Camaro were hospitalized, with one suffering life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Tahoe was also taken to the hospital for treatment. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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Two Jackson police officers on leave after woman dies in fiery crash

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November 18, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-11-18 19:31:00

SUMMARY: A fiery crash early Saturday morning at Cooper Road and Suncrest Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, resulted in the death of 35-year-old Tina Carter Sawyer. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade confirmed that two officers have been placed on administrative leave as part of the ongoing investigation. A video showed a police patrol car passing Sawyer’s vehicle before the crash, but it’s unclear if the incident was related to a police chase. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) will handle the case. Wade emphasized the department’s focus on building trust with the community during this time.

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