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Councilman speculates over city officials in bribery case
SUMMARY: City Councilman Kenneth Stokes believes he has identified two elected officials involved in a federal bribery investigation, referring to them as “unindicted co-conspirator B and C.” He expressed disappointment that these officials would sell their influence. Allegations include one official receiving $10,000 in cash and a job for a family member, while the other got a $10,000 check for a reelection campaign, both in exchange for favorable support from FBI agents posing as developers. Stokes insists all involved should be held accountable. The mayor‘s office declined to comment further on the case, while City Councilman Banks has not responded.
Councilman speculates over city officials in bribery case
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Fires spark at abandoned structures as temps drop
SUMMARY: Residents in a Jackson neighborhood expressed concern after an abandoned house caught fire, allegedly set by a man seeking warmth. Witnesses reported him trying to start fires and asking for firewood. Authorities detained the man but released him, ruling the fire accidental. Community members voiced fears about their homes’ safety amid rising temperatures and increasing occurrences of squatting in abandoned properties. Another fire also broke out in a nearby hotel, emphasizing the dangers of such actions, including smoke inhalation. Fire Chief Patrick Almond warned that as temperatures drop, more incidents like these may arise.
Fires spark at abandoned structures as temps drop
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Preview: Wechsler Project Awareness Day
SUMMARY: Each year, the community hosts an awareness day to support restoration efforts for a historic high school built in 1894, one of the last remaining African-American buildings in Meridian. To prevent its demolition, ongoing fundraising and awareness initiatives are essential. This year, the event will take place on Saturday, October 19th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., marking the third Saturday of October as a tradition. The day aims to remind the public of the historical significance of the school and raise funds for its preservation efforts, ensuring the community stays engaged and supportive.
Preview: Wechsler Project Awareness Day
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Assisted Living Groundbreaking at The Pentecostal Church of God
SUMMARY: This morning, the Pentecostal Church of God in Meridian held a ceremony to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new Assisted Living Care Home, named Silver Eagle Assisted Living Personal Care Home. Located on Old Marian Road, the care home is part of a broader vision for community development, with plans for future apartments and restaurants aimed at uplifting the community and creating jobs. Church members and community leaders gathered to support this initiative, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in achieving a positive future for residents. The church’s commitment to development reflects its goal of enhancing community living.
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