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Here are the Mississippi laws that take effect July 1

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www.wjtv.com – Garret Grove – 2023-06-28 14:35:11

SUMMARY: Starting from July 1, 2023, several new laws will be implemented in Mississippi. These laws include increased support for mothers of newborns, stricter voting restrictions, the designation of a state fruit, and punishments for stealing pecans. However, one of the laws that expands the role of the state-run Capitol Police and creates a new court is being challenged in federal court. Supporters argue that these measures aim to improve public safety, while opponents claim it takes local control away from Jackson, which is majority-Black. Other laws set to take effect include age verification for accessing explicit content, allowing 18-year-olds to enter into legally binding contracts involving real property, and postpartum coverage extension under Medicaid. Additionally, laws relating to election runoffs, electric car sales, blueberries as the state fruit, a vulnerable person abuse registry, electronic liens and titles, fentanyl testing, ballot harvesting, and school safety programs will also be implemented.

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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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