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Defense rests in trial of man accused of killing two near Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-06-18 09:59:37

SUMMARY: In , Mississippi, the trial of Jordan Cummins, accused of killing two people near Hal's St. Paddy's Parade in March 2023, has reached its closing stages. The defense rested its case after Cummins and his girlfriend, Jenny Lukens, testified. Lukens, who was also charged with hindering prosecution, claimed Cummins didn't physically assault her, contradicting earlier witness statements. Cummins is charged with first-degree murder of Joshua Spann and Jubilee Simpkins, asserting self-defense and denying Lukens. Closing statements and jury deliberations are set for June 18. The prosecution rested its case on June 14.

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3 arrested after Claiborne County drive-by shooting injures 4

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-06-26 12:16:28

SUMMARY: In Claiborne County, Mississippi, three suspects were for a -by shooting on Northside Drive on May 27. Four were shot and a black Nissan Altima was struck multiple times. The victims were taken to the for treatment. The suspects, identified as Clydarrious Johnson, Jeremiah , and a juvenile, face charges two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, drive-by shooting, possession of stolen firearms, and possession of a stolen vehicle. Authorities suggest additional arrests and charges may follow.

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Victim identified in crash involving sheriff’s deputy vehicle, tractor

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www.wcbi.com – Aundrea Self – 2024-06-26 11:54:40

SUMMARY: Arthur Cleveland, a 66-year-old tractor driver, was identified by Montgomery County Coroner Allan Pratt as the individual who died in a crash involving a sheriff's deputy vehicle at Highway 82 and Hatchcock Road in Winona, Mississippi. The incident occurred last night and saw responses from the sheriff's department, Winona , and the . The remains under investigation. Stay updated on the latest by WCBI on Facebook and X.

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MDOC taking steps to mitigate prison heat conditions

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www.wjtv.com – Malaysia McCoy – 2024-06-26 11:30:43

SUMMARY: at the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) are addressing heat issues in prison facilities. To combat high temperatures, they are providing additional ice, , and fans. One facility now has conditioning, and plans are underway to install air conditioning in other facilities, though no timeline is currently set. MDOC staff are also included in these mitigation efforts.

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