Mississippi News
Colin Stough set to host fundraising concert in Amory
SUMMARY: Country music star Colin Stough is set to perform at a fundraising concert in Amory, Mississippi, on Saturday, October 12, to aid Hurricane Helene victims. Gates will open at 4 p.m., with entertainment beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event will be cash only, and a tip jar for additional donations will be available. Stough aims to raise between $50,000 and $70,000, emphasizing the importance of giving back to his community. He expressed that his motivation for the concert is not monetary gain but to create meaningful experiences to share with future generations.
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Former Jackson police officer pleads not guilty to murder charge
SUMMARY: Former Jackson police officer Marcus Johnson was indicted by a Hinds County grand jury on charges of first-degree murder and shooting into a dwelling. He pleaded not guilty on October 8, 2024. Johnson is accused of fatally shooting 25-year-old Carlos Collins at the Tapestry Apartments on April 9, 2024. Following the incident, Johnson was apprehended in Louisiana after a chase. He had a brief tenure at the Jackson Police Department in 2013, resigning before termination due to disciplinary issues. Johnson’s trial is set for March 10, 2025.
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Pearl man pleads guilty to aggravated domestic violence
SUMMARY: Matthew Dillon Tate, a 27-year-old man from Pearl, Mississippi, pleaded guilty to aggravated domestic violence and was sentenced to 20 years in custody, with 10 years suspended. After his release, he will undergo five years of supervised probation and is prohibited from contacting the victim. The charges stemmed from an incident on February 5, 2024, when police conducted a welfare check at the couple‘s shared home and found the victim with significant injuries. District Attorney Bubba Bramlett emphasized the seriousness of domestic violence cases and encouraged community vigilance in recognizing and reporting such incidents.
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Mississippi News
How to help the recovery from Milton, Helene
SUMMARY: Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, struck Siesta Key, Florida, causing significant damage just weeks after Hurricane Helene. Milton made landfall late Wednesday, resulting in over 3 million power outages and producing approximately 150 tornadoes as it moved across the state. As communities face the aftermath of this disaster, Nexstar, the parent company of this website, is encouraging readers to support hurricane relief efforts through donations to the Red Cross. For those wanting to help, links to donation options and additional information on recovery efforts can be found through the Red Cross and local news outlets.
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