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Burglars use sledgehammer to break into Jackson business
SUMMARY: Jackson police are investigating a burglary at the Fleetwood gas station on Watkins Drive that occurred between 1:00 a.m. and 1:32 a.m. on November 20. Three suspects used a sledgehammer to break into the store, where they stole tobacco products before fleeing in a silver van. Detective Tommie Brown reported the damage caused by their actions involved breaking holes into the back of the business. Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the crime to contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS.
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SUMMARY: Nearly two years after Dexter Wade’s death, his family continues seeking justice. On November 20, Dexter Wade Day was observed in Jackson, declared by Councilman Kenneth Stokes. Wade, hit by a Jackson police cruiser in March 2023, was later found in a pauper’s grave in Hinds County, and his mother, Bettersten Wade, was unaware of his death until August 2023. She believes his death was covered up. No arrests have been made, and authorities consider it an accident. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade expressed condolences and shared updates on new policies to prevent similar tragedies.
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SUMMARY: A man was shot in Jackson, Mississippi, while attempting to assist a person with a stalled vehicle on State Street at Beasley Road around 4:00 p.m. on November 20. Detective Tommie Brown reported that the victim was working on the vehicle when the suspect approached, questioned him, and then opened fire. The assailant fled the scene in a vehicle. Fortunately, the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. The Jackson Police Department is seeking information about the incident and encourages anyone with details to contact them or Crime Stoppers.
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SUMMARY: During a recent executive session, Columbus City Council members voted 6-0 to pause the planned annexation of two areas along the city’s borders. This decision, influenced by discussions between ward 5 councilman Stephen Jones and county board president Trip Hairston, allows both sides to reassess the proposal before the next council election in June 2025. City Attorney Jeff Turnage noted that waiting for election outcomes could save money on legal costs, with the city having already spent about $50,000. The county has allocated funds to assist residents with legal issues related to annexation.
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