SUMMARY: A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 in Lincoln County, Mississippi, resulted in the death of a 37-year-old man, Emanuel Williams, from Hazlehurst. The incident occurred on October 16 around 9:00 p.m. when Williams’ 1998 Ford Explorer veered off the road, overturned, and struck trees. Tragically, he died at the scene. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is currently investigating the cause of the crash.

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SUMMARY: Jevonte R. Ashby, a convicted felon from Tupelo, Mississippi, was arrested on October 15 for possessing a firearm following a vehicle crash. This incident, which took place in 2024, added to his extensive criminal record. Currently, Ashby is being held without bond as he awaits trial in Lee County Circuit Court. The situation highlights ongoing concerns regarding gun possession laws and the challenges faced with repeat offenders.

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SUMMARY: A second individual involved in the Jackson bribery scandal has been indicted following the previous indictment of former City Councilwoman Angelique Lee. Sherik Marve Smith was charged with conspiring to provide cash and campaign contributions to elected officials in exchange for favorable votes on a proposed real estate development. Court documents reveal that Smith and his co-conspirators, including elected officials, agreed to facilitate these actions for confidential sources working with the FBI. Lee resigned after being indicted for accepting substantial payments from these sources, which were discovered by the FBI during a raid on her home.

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