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Former Jackson County deputy sentenced to 20 years for embezzlement of public funds

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2024-01-19 16:33:58

SUMMARY: Johnny Ray Jefferson, age 52, pleaded guilty to embezzlement of $37,330 from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office seizure account. He was sentenced to 20 years, with 15 suspended, and 5 years on intensive supervision. Jefferson returned the stolen funds before his guilty plea and confessed to taking the money in an interview. The investigation revealed that he had taken money from seizure packages on four occasions. The District Attorney condemned Jefferson’s breach of trust and insisted on holding him accountable. Despite letters of support from the community, Judge Kathy Jackson handed down the sentence. This case was taken on as a special assignment to hold offenders accountable for breaching public trust.

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City office closures announced because of winter weather

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-01-20 15:32:00

SUMMARY: Cities along the Coast are closing non-emergency offices due to winter weather. In Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, and several other cities, offices will be closed Tuesday and will reopen at varying times on Wednesday. City Council meetings are being rescheduled, with most now set for Thursday. Specifically, Diamondhead, Moss Point, and Waveland have closures extending to Wednesday, with meetings also moved to Thursday at 6 p.m. or later. Ocean Springs will reopen Wednesday at noon, and its Board of Aldermen meeting will proceed as scheduled. Gautier’s City Council meeting will be remote, with no live stream available.

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Donald J. Trump takes Oath of Office to become 47th President of the United States

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-01-20 11:02:00

SUMMARY: Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, marking his return for a non-consecutive term. He took office amid impeachment trials, criminal charges, and assassination attempts, while Republicans gained unified control of Washington. Trump plans immediate action with executive orders on border control, fossil fuel expansion, and ending diversity programs. His inaugural address outlined a “new era” of national success and restoration. Due to cold weather, the ceremony was held indoors, and the inaugural parade was replaced with an arena event. Trump also attended a prayer service and met outgoing President Biden at the White House.

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Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-01-20 09:32:00

SUMMARY: Donald Trump’s proposed agenda for a second administration blends conservative policies with a populist approach. Key aspects include a large-scale mass deportation program, a crackdown on immigration, and plans to limit abortion, emphasizing state-level control. Trump aims to revise tax policies favoring corporations, reinstate tariffs on foreign goods, and roll back civil rights protections in areas like LGBTQ and diversity initiatives. He plans to eliminate the Department of Education while restricting federal funding for specific educational content. His foreign policy leans towards isolationism, aiming to expand the military and reduce U.S. reliance on international alliances.

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