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Hot, humid weather returns with rain chances – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: COLUMBUS, Mississippi is experiencing a shift from recent mild weather, with rain chances returning. On Wednesday, expect cloudy skies and temperatures in the lower 90s, with possible showers. Nighttime temperatures will remain warm, in the mid-70s. Thursday will be hotter, reaching the mid-90s, with heat indices exceeding 105°F and isolated afternoon showers possible. By Friday, the approach of a disturbance may bring heavier storms and steamy conditions, with heat indices from 105-110°F. Isolated storms may persist into Saturday, but rain coverage is expected to decrease by Sunday. Tropical storm “Ernesto” is also forecasted to strengthen in the Atlantic.
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SUMMARY: Josfat Salomon Martinez, also known as Miguel Sierra, was arrested in Lowndes County, Mississippi, after being tracked from South Carolina, where he was wanted for Exploitation of a Minor. He had four outstanding warrants for the crime. On October 31, detectives found two cell phones in his possession containing explicit images and videos of children being sexually abused. Martinez admitted the phones were his and was charged with two counts of Child Exploitation, with a bond set at $250,000. The investigation is ongoing, and further charges may be forthcoming, according to Sheriff Eddie Hawkins.
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SUMMARY: Ryan Quinney, a junior linebacker at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU), tragically died in a car accident on November 8 in Yazoo City, Mississippi. MVSU officials expressed their heartbreak, stating that Quinney was a vibrant member of the community whose spirit uplifted those around him. He was confirmed to have passed away in a statement released on the university’s Facebook page. Quinney, originally from Mobile, Alabama, will be deeply missed by his friends, faculty, and teammates. The incident has garnered significant attention as the community mourns his loss.
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SUMMARY: Jackson residents are grappling with the recent indictments of Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, and City Councilman Aaron Banks on bribery charges. All three officials have pleaded not guilty. A detailed 32-page indictment reveals that they were allegedly caught on camera exchanging large sums of cash during a trip to Fort Lauderdale, with the FBI monitoring their activities. Experts suggest the penalties they face could lead to guilty pleas, while defense strategies may hinge on claiming entrapment. Their next federal court appearance is scheduled for January 2025.
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