SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi, plans to pave more streets after receiving a bid nearly $1 million below the estimated $6 million budget. Lower asphalt prices contributed to the cost savings. Falcon Contracting won the bid, and with the lower costs, the city can address areas previously on hold. Mayor Keith Gaskin expressed optimism about expanding efforts and saving money. Council members have created a priority list for their wards. Paving projects are expected to start in late August. For updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and Twitter.

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SUMMARY: Waynesboro police arrested Richard Mayfield, 24, on July 2, charging him as an accessory after the fact in the shooting death of 24-year-old Alabama man Brandon Michael Cartwright. The incident occurred outside the High Noon Lounge on June 29. Richard Mayfield, with a $500,000 bond, is the cousin of the first suspect, Jaylen Mayfield, who faces first-degree murder charges and a $1 million bond. Cartwright's family attended the court hearings, expressing deep emotional distress. Waynesboro police indicated no further arrests are expected and urge anyone with information to contact them.

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SUMMARY: Two Rankin County deputies rescued an 18-wheeler driver moments before his vehicle caught fire on July 1. The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. on Interstate 20 after the truck veered off the road and crashed into a wooded area. Responding to the crash, the deputies, who were nearby on a criminal interdiction detail, managed to pull the driver to safety just before a fuel leak ignited the fire. The driver sustained serious injuries to his back and hip and was taken to a local hospital. Sheriff Bryan Bailey said the deputies will be recommended for a lifesaving award.

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