Mississippi News
Brookhaven protesters demand justice in FedEx driver shooting case
SUMMARY: Protesters in Brookhaven, Mississippi, are demanding U.S. Department of Justice intervention due to alleged corruption within the police department, highlighting a case involving a former FedEx driver, D’Monterrio Gibson, who reported being shot at by a father-son duo, Brandon and Gregory Case, in January 2022. After a mistrial in August 2023 due to missing evidence, a hearing is set for October 10 to determine the case’s progression. Supporters cite connections between the shooters and police officials, expressing concerns over a lack of justice, urging for accountability within the Brookhaven Police Department.
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Road paving project begins in Columbus
SUMMARY: Crews in Columbus, Mississippi, have commenced a major road paving project funded by $6.9 million from saved Internet sales tax revenues. Falcon Contracting is leading the work, starting in Ward One along South 11th Street. The initiative will involve approximately 90 paving tasks across different city wards, although no specific completion timeline has been provided. City leaders are optimistic that the project will enhance local infrastructure as work continues through the various city districts.
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Clear and sunny, with cool nights
SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, the weather is expected to remain pleasant with warm days and cool nights. Hurricane Milton is making landfall in Florida near Tampa, but Northeast Mississippi will experience clear skies and temperatures dipping into the low to mid-50s overnight. Thursday will be sunny with highs in the low to mid-80s, followed by similarly warm and clear conditions on Friday. The weekend will start with consistent weather, but Sunday may see a slight increase in temperatures as a cold front approaches, potentially raising highs back into the upper 80s, with cool nights continuing.
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Woman accused of killing Canton teacher in DUI crash pleads not guilty
SUMMARY: Jordan Leah Sullivan, indicted on aggravated DUI charges for causing a fatal crash in Madison County, pleads not guilty. The incident occurred on June 22, 2024, when Sullivan drove southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 55, resulting in a head-on collision that killed 43-year-old Tyra Small-Jackson, a teacher from Canton, who had to be extricated from her vehicle. Two passengers in her vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Sullivan had a prior DUI arrest and was released on a $250,000 bond. The case raises questions about accountability in fatal DUI incidents.
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