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Ex-Mooreville coach sentenced after guilty plea to child sex crime
SUMMARY: Luke Mason, a former Mooreville soccer coach, has been sentenced to a minimum of five years in state prison after pleading guilty to child sex crimes, including the enticement of a child and distribution of pornographic material. The charges stem from incidents involving minors in Lee County and expanded to include additional charges of fondling and sexual battery in Meridian. The judge ruled that Mason must serve his sentence day-for-day and register as a sex offender upon release. He may face further sentencing for related charges in Meridian.
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Mississippi State HC Jeff Lebby shares thoughts for those who may have lost faith in program
SUMMARY: Mississippi State football faced a disappointing 41-17 loss to Toledo, leaving them with a 1-2 record. The Bulldogs still must face five top-seven teams, with four being on the road. As they prepare for SEC play against the Florida Gators, head coach Jeff Lebby addressed the disappointment, emphasizing the impact of their performance on the state and fanbase. He called for a renewed effort to turn the season around and deliver a strong performance. The team seeks to regain confidence and improve after struggling in their initial games.
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Felony charges brought against Winston County man
SUMMARY: LeAndre Macon, a Winston County man, faces felony charges including fleeing from law enforcement, aggravated assault, and two counts of firearm possession by a convicted felon. The incident began when Macon attempted to evade a checkpoint, leading to a police pursuit. At that time, warrants were also issued for his arrest related to a June shooting, initially reported as an attempted burglary. Investigators claimed Macon lured the victim to his residence through text messages. He is currently held with a bond set at $25,000.
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Jackson police look for solutions after four weekend homicides
SUMMARY: Jackson police are investigating four homicides that took place over a recent weekend. The first victim was Randy Brown, found dead on Friday evening. Notably, 17-year-old Jane Morgan was shot during a carjacking in Northwest Jackson. A suspect has been arrested related to another homicide. To address rising crime rates, Police Chief Joseph Wade announced initiatives including a Citizen Police Academy and a Crime Summit, aimed at steering youth away from gangs and drugs. He emphasized the importance of providing young people with positive alternatives to violence. Anyone with information on the homicides is encouraged to contact police.
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