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DOJ assisting Mississippi’s capital city with next-of-kin notifications following deaths
SUMMARY: Jackson and Hinds County will receive federal assistance to improve death notifications for next-of-kin. The U.S. Department of Justice is addressing policy issues after families were unaware of relatives being buried in pauper’s graves. A DOJ report revealed that 215 individuals had been buried without timely notifications. The technical assistance will help officials provide notifications and burial decisions in a manner compliant with civil rights law. The Jackson Police Department and Hinds County Coroner’s Office will receive recommendations and training; however, this aid does not imply any fault on their part. The assistance is voluntarily accepted by both agencies.
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Jackson councilman calls for mayor to take leave of absence amid corruption investigation
SUMMARY: Amid a bribery investigation in Jackson, Mississippi, Councilman Kenneth Stokes is urging Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba to take a leave of absence and consider a plea deal after pleading not guilty to federal corruption charges. Stokes argues that the investigation, which has already led to indictments of four officials, is hindering city progress and eroding public trust. With a trial set for January 2025, Stokes believes Lumumba should prioritize his family’s well-being and cut a deal. The situation has strained relationships in the city, leading residents to relocate and prompting concerns about potential state intervention due to distrust in city leadership.
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Jackson State football denies practice film spying allegations
SUMMARY: The Southwestern Athletic Conference is investigating claims that Jackson State gained access to private practice film of Arkansas-Pine Bluff prior to their November 2 game, which Jackson State won 41-3. Allegations arose from a UAPB player’s report about a Jackson State player discussing film access. The inquiry points to a former walk-on, whose account was traced to Jackson, as the potential source but he denied any wrongdoing. Jackson State officials acknowledged the investigation but stated no violations were found. This comes amidst distractions for the Tigers, including seven player suspensions from a recent altercation.
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Ole Miss student fatally jumps off football stadium
SUMMARY: An Ole Miss student reportedly committed suicide on campus by jumping from the southeast side of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium into the Manning Center parking lot on Thursday night. The incident, confirmed by the University Police Department, occurred after a basketball game at the nearby SJB Pavilion. Law enforcement responded promptly to the scene around 9 p.m. Ole Miss media relations director Jacob Batte issued a statement expressing heartbreak over the student’s death and extending condolences to their loved ones. The university encourages affected community members to use available counseling resources. This is an ongoing story with further updates expected.
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