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Family calls for justice after Canton teacher killed by suspected drunk driver

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www.wjtv.com – Richard Lake – 2024-06-25 08:43:42

SUMMARY: Tyra Small-Jackson, a beloved teacher at Nichols Middle School in Canton, Mississippi, was tragically killed on June 22 in a crash caused by suspected drunk driver Jordan Leah Sullivan. The collision occurred on Interstate 55 in Gluckstadt, with Sullivan driving the wrong way. Small-Jackson’s family, particularly her mother and sisters, are devastated and seeking justice. Sullivan, previously arrested for DUI, has been charged with aggravated DUI and received a $250,000 bond, which the family deems too lenient. The family aims to honor Small-Jackson’s memory as an exceptional educator and sister while advocating for justice in her name.

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Potential trial date set for former WWE wrestler charged with theft of millions in Mississippi welfare scandal

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www.wjtv.com – Cameron Smith – 2024-11-15 14:20:00

SUMMARY: Former professional wrestler Theodore “Ted” DiBiase Jr. faces charges for allegedly misappropriating millions in federal funds intended for needy families in Mississippi. The indictment, unsealed in 2023, outlines his involvement in a welfare scandal along with co-conspirators, including former Mississippi Department of Human Services director John Davis. DiBiase is charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, theft, and money laundering. An unofficial trial date has been set for August 26, 2025. DiBiase seeks to retain his attorneys amid claims of potential conflicts of interest due to their past representations. He risks significant prison time if convicted.

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Memphis man convicted in fatal shooting at Jackson motel

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-11-15 13:26:00

SUMMARY: Marvin Willoughby, a Memphis man, was convicted for the 2017 homicide of 28-year-old Freddie Mosley at the Mustang Motel in Jackson, Mississippi. The incident occurred on September 12, when police found Mosley dead at the scene. Investigators identified Willoughby as the shooter through surveillance footage. After a two-week manhunt across multiple states, he was apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Kansas. Authorities revealed he was also involved in human trafficking and prostitution, bringing women to Jackson for sex work. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens announced the conviction.

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Hinds County man pleads guilty to killing grandmother, uncle

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November 15, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-11-15 13:13:00

SUMMARY: Harry Hylander pled guilty to two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the shooting deaths of his grandmother, Sarah Hylander, 83, and uncle, David Hylander, 60, in Hinds County, Mississippi, in July 2021. Hinds County deputies found the victims during a welfare check and discovered they had been shot multiple times. Hylander later confessed to a family member about the killings and was arrested in Clinton. He was sentenced to life in prison for both counts, with the sentences running concurrently, and will serve his time in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

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