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Families of men found buried in Hinds County pauper’s cemetery hold news conference

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11 months ago

December 20, 2023

www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2023-12-20 12:59:38

SUMMARY: Civil rights attorney Ben Crump will hold a news conference with the families of Dexter Wade, Marrio Moore and Jonathan Hankins, who were buried in unmarked graves in the Hinds County pauper’s cemetery. Their families were not notified of their deaths for extended periods of time. Wade’s mother reported him missing on March 14, 2023, and did not find out he was deceased until August 24, 2023. Moore’s family didn’t learn about his death until eight months after he was killed, and Hankins’ family only recently found out about his whereabouts. The news conference will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Stronger Hope Baptist Church with attorney Dennis Sweet.

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Teen pleads guilty to murder, other violent crimes in Jackson

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11 hours ago

November 15, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-15 19:57:00

SUMMARY: A teenager, Jamori Thompson, pled guilty to multiple crimes including murder, armed robbery, and three counts of armed carjacking on the day his trial was set to begin. Thompson, who was 13 at the time of the crimes occurring between February 9 and February 15, 2023, was identified in a series of carjackings after police responded to reports on Warner Avenue. Following his confession to killing Elvin Levy and committing other violent offenses, Thompson received a 25-year sentence for second-degree murder and additional sentences totaling 55 years for the other charges, including post-release supervision.

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Students at Aliceville Elementary go home with a new pair of kicks

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12 hours ago

November 15, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-11-15 18:43:00

SUMMARY: At Aliceville Elementary School, Kicks for Kids brought joy to students by giving away new shoes and socks, celebrating their successes. Haley Brink, Director of Philanthropy, emphasized the importance of showing kids they are supported by their community. Pickens County Superintendent Shawn McDaniel highlighted how the event provided hope and inspiration to students, many of whom face financial struggles. School staff, including counselor Andreia Truelove and principal Debbie Rice, expressed how rewarding it was to see the children’s excitement. Funded by the Listerhill Foundation, Kicks for Kids has donated 5,500 pairs of shoes and 20,000 pairs of socks over five years.

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Comfortable weekend ahead

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12 hours ago

November 15, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-11-15 18:36:00

SUMMARY: This weekend in Columbus, Mississippi promises comfortable outdoor temperatures in the lower 70s, with dry and sunny conditions on Saturday. Football fans should bundle up for Friday night’s games, as temperatures will drop to the upper 40s later in the evening. Sunday will see clouds and moisture returning, but high temperatures will remain in the lower 70s. Next week, temperatures are expected to stay above average before a cold front arrives on Tuesday, bringing rain and cooler air, with possible storms. However, severe weather threats currently appear low. Patience is advised as fall weather approaches from the north.

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