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Drug busts in Lee County result in over 2,000 fentanyl pills seized
SUMMARY: The Lee County Sheriff’s Department conducted two drug busts, leading to the arrest of Theodis Barron, Jr. On August 29, deputies executed a search warrant in Guntown, seizing 300 fentanyl pills. The investigation revealed a second location in Tupelo, where over 2,000 additional fentanyl pills were discovered. Barron faces charges for aggravated trafficking and trafficking of a Schedule II controlled substance. Sheriff Jim H. Johnson praised the collaboration with the Tupelo Police Department in addressing community concerns about illegal drug activities. Barron, 58, is currently held without bond as authorities work to combat the fentanyl crisis.
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Severe weather possible for most of Mississippi beginning Thursday night
SUMMARY: Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes threaten most of Mississippi from Thursday night into Friday morning, as a low-pressure system moves across the region. While the worst conditions are expected in eastern Texas and Louisiana, forecasters warn that a significant portion of Mississippi is at risk. Residents are advised to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and implement safety measures for tornado, lightning, and flooding threats. Key safety tips include seeking sturdy shelter, protecting against flying debris, avoiding flooded roadways, and staying indoors during lightning storms. Stay vigilant and prepared as hazardous weather approaches.
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NASA’s Stennis Space Center hosts exhibit placing visitors in driver seat of space engine
SUMMARY: NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Hancock County has opened an interactive exhibit where visitors can experience the role of a space engineer. Participants simulate a hot fire test of an RS-25 engine at a console resembling the Test Control Center, using advanced software and displays to manage propellants. Guided by step-by-step instructions, they learn to operate equipment just like NASA engineers. The exhibit offers educational insights into the RS-25 engine integral to NASA’s Artemis missions and showcases real hot fire tests. Initially developed during a 2023 intern project, the exhibit aims to educate and inspire future space enthusiasts.
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Columbia High School football player, local nurse die in Christmas Eve wreck
SUMMARY: On Christmas Eve, a tragic car accident in Mississippi claimed the lives of Luke Davis, a 17-year-old high school kicker, and Zebulon Lott, a 33-year-old nurse. Davis, a senior at Columbia High School, was on his way to Hattiesburg after visiting his girlfriend, when his vehicle collided with Lott’s. Davis was poised to play Division I football at a university like Ole Miss, Mississippi State, or LSU. Grieving family and friends remember him as a dedicated athlete. Lott, after a long shift in the ICU, left behind a wife and three children, prompting a GoFundMe campaign for his family.
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