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"He knew he was guilty": Mississippi man takes plea deal in child abuse case
SUMMARY: Dalton Melton, a Panola County man, pleaded guilty to severely beating three children—ages 14, 6, and 3—last year in Batesville, Mississippi. The plea agreement, reached between his attorney and the District Attorney, avoids a trial and results in a 20-year prison sentence followed by 10 years of post-release supervision. The children’s mother, Robin Barlow-Melton, expressed that this punishment is insufficient, emphasizing her children’s ongoing trauma and fear. She hopes for harsher sentencing and for Melton to be reminded of the pain he caused her children. Melton’s sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday.
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SUMMARY: A tragic collision occurred on January 29, 2025, when an American Airlines jet, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport. At least 28 bodies were recovered from the Potomac River, prompting officials to transition from rescue to recovery operations. The incident is poised to be the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years. The flight, involved in a training flight with a military helicopter, experienced a loss of altitude before the collision. Investigations into the cause are underway as the search continues and the airport reopens the following day.
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SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the deadline for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to find an approved U.S. buyer. This decision follows the removal of TikTok from app stores due to a federal law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Trump’s order would delay the law’s restrictions, offering ByteDance more time to negotiate a sale. Despite challenges, including TikTok’s legal disputes, Trump emphasized the app’s potential value and the importance of keeping it operational in the U.S.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (January 17-19), Mississippi offers a variety of events. Highlights include the JSU Tiger Parade of Champions in Jackson, Fleet Feet Coffee Run, and several Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. The Bridgid Ferguson Trio and Storytelling Festival also take place in Jackson, along with exhibits like “Of Salt and Spirit.” In Vicksburg, enjoy the Winter Youth Rodeo and Peruvian Delights Wine Dinner, while Natchez hosts a Krewe of Phoenix Ball and a Farmers Market. The Pine Belt features Artrageous in Hattiesburg and karaoke in Laurel. Other events include jazz, comedy, and live performances across the region.
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High school students compete for $20K scholarship at Junior Vaquero Cook-Off
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Teens hospitalized after Houston shootout with police
Fight between couple leads to 'rushed mass exodus' at Opry Mills Mall, police say
Officials investigate Philadelphia plane crash
Man allegedly stabbed 17 times by girlfriend's father
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