SUMMARY: A second individual involved in the Jackson bribery scandal has been indicted following the previous indictment of former City Councilwoman Angelique Lee. Sherik Marve Smith was charged with conspiring to provide cash and campaign contributions to elected officials in exchange for favorable votes on a proposed real estate development. Court documents reveal that Smith and his co-conspirators, including elected officials, agreed to facilitate these actions for confidential sources working with the FBI. Lee resigned after being indicted for accepting substantial payments from these sources, which were discovered by the FBI during a raid on her home.

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SUMMARY: Women from the Golden Triangle participated in the Women’s Health Awareness Luncheon at MUW on October 16, co-sponsored by Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus. The event‘s theme was “Nutrition Across the Ages,” featuring speaker Stephanie Markham, the Clinical Nutrition Manager. Markham addressed bone and heart health while debunking nutrition myths prevalent on social media. She encouraged attendees to make mindful eating choices and reassured them that perfection isn’t necessary. Attendee Mary Plyer noted that she gained insights on her eating habits. Baptist Memorial is also providing free mammograms for women over 40 without insurance.

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SUMMARY: The Golden Triangle Development LINK has been promoting the region for industry growth for over 20 years, with CEO Joe Max Higgins emphasizing the importance of supporting existing businesses for potential expansions and addressing any issues they may face. Recent large projects include expansions leading to 500 new jobs, and the region hosts major manufacturers like Paccar and Airbus. A new 1,500-acre Megasite, Cinco, is under development, anticipated to attract various industries, including AI and aerospace. Higgins envisions ongoing growth that improves residents‘ quality of life and aims for further expansion over the next decade.

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