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Gov. Reeves issues State of Emergency following Friday night’s severe storms

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Governor Tate Reeves has issued a State of Emergency in the counties affected by the mass storms on Friday night, which resulted in at least 23 deaths and four missing as of Saturday morning.

According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), at least 13 of the 23 deaths happened in Rolling Fork while three people died in one home in Carroll County.

Monroe County, home of Amory, also suffered significant damage with two people being killed.

“I would say 40 percent of homes in the town or are in the community are damaged to some sort,” Amory Mayor Corey Glenn told Fox & Friends.

Reeves released the State of Emergency around noon, later adding that President Biden has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist responders and aid with recovery efforts.

I have declared a State of Emergency in the Mississippi counties impacted by last night’s severe storms including tornadoes.

We will marshal every available…

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By: Alyssa Arbuckle
Title: Gov. Reeves issues State of Emergency following Friday night’s severe storms
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/gov-reeves-issues-state-of-emergency-following-friday-nights-severe-storms/
Published Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2023 17:59:27 +0000

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Attorneys file motion to delay Jackson bribery trial

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November 21, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-21 16:41:00

SUMMARY: In connection with the Jackson bribery scandal, attorneys for federal officials and local leaders filed a motion to postpone the trial to allow time for extensive evidence review, including hours of recordings and thousands of pages of documents. Key figures charged include Hinds County DA Jody Owens, Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, and Councilman Aaron Banks, each facing multiple counts of conspiracy related to bribery and fraud. The scandal involves alleged bribes amounting to over $80,000 related to a downtown development project, facilitated by individuals posing as real estate developers working with the FBI.

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Family of Dexter Wade rallies outside JPD nearly two years after his death

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November 20, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-11-20 14:20:00

SUMMARY: Nearly two years after Dexter Wade’s death, his family continues seeking justice. On November 20, Dexter Wade Day was observed in Jackson, declared by Councilman Kenneth Stokes. Wade, hit by a Jackson police cruiser in March 2023, was later found in a pauper’s grave in Hinds County, and his mother, Bettersten Wade, was unaware of his death until August 2023. She believes his death was covered up. No arrests have been made, and authorities consider it an accident. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade expressed condolences and shared updates on new policies to prevent similar tragedies.

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Man shot while helping with stalled vehicle in Jackson

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November 20, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-20 19:08:00

SUMMARY: A man was shot in Jackson, Mississippi, while attempting to assist a person with a stalled vehicle on State Street at Beasley Road around 4:00 p.m. on November 20. Detective Tommie Brown reported that the victim was working on the vehicle when the suspect approached, questioned him, and then opened fire. The assailant fled the scene in a vehicle. Fortunately, the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. The Jackson Police Department is seeking information about the incident and encourages anyone with details to contact them or Crime Stoppers.

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