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Councilman holds meeting to discuss Jackson's parking meters
SUMMARY: Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes hosted a meeting to address concerns about new downtown parking meters in Jackson, Mississippi. Stokes highlighted difficulties faced by elderly residents, who struggle to operate the new kiosks from SP Plus, leading to confusion and fines from third-party ticket issuers. Former Hinds County Supervisor David Archie criticized the aggressive ticketing practices, while SP Plus senior manager Alice Wallace provided guidance on using the kiosks, which accept coins and credit cards. She reassured attendees that those ticketed can appeal through the process outlined on their tickets, aiming to improve user experience.
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SUMMARY: Jeanne Carter Luckey, a trustee of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), passed away on November 7, 2024. Dr. Al Rankins, Jr., commissioner of higher education, praised her energy and commitment to Mississippi’s public university system, noting her dedication will benefit future students. Appointed in May 2018 by former Governor Phil Bryant, Luckey served as vice president and chaired the ADA/Accessibility Services Task Force. She earned degrees in special education from the University of Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi. Luckey is survived by her husband, Alwyn, and their two daughters.
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SUMMARY: Scammers are increasingly using deceptive tactics to trick individuals, with phone calls and mail scams becoming common. Starkville Police Chief Mark Ballard highlights QR codes as a new method for scams, urging caution when receiving unsolicited codes. He outlines four red flags to identify scams: claims from familiar organizations, assertions of winning something or being in trouble, demands for immediate action, and requests for specific actions or payment methods. If targeted, individuals should contact their financial institutions and authorities. During the holidays, scams rise, making vigilance and skepticism essential in avoiding victimization.
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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Terrance Alexander, the former executive director of the Jubilee Performing Art School in McComb. He was sentenced to 240 years in prison after being found guilty of six counts of sexual exploitation of minors in February 2023. Alexander was arrested in October 2021 for engaging in sexual acts with children over nearly a decade, including persuading them to perform acts in his presence. The Appeals Court found no reversible error in his conviction and affirmed his sentences. He is currently incarcerated at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution.
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