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Interview: Clay County Sheriff’s Office hosting Halloween event on Oct. 30
SUMMARY: Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott discussed the county’s annual Halloween event, emphasizing children‘s safety amid potential severe weather. The event’s schedule was adjusted to better weather conditions, moving it to tomorrow at 5:15 PM at the Clay County Complex, with West Point hosting a trunk-or-treat at 6 PM. Following a decade of hosting the event, which has grown significantly, Sheriff Scott encourages community participation. He also highlighted the importance of monitoring sex offenders, noting the county has 53 compliant individuals. He advised parents to supervise their children during trick-or-treating to ensure a safe Halloween experience.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a fun Halloween event on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
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10/29- Rain chances are higher for Halloween
SUMMARY: This week‘s weather shows generally pleasant conditions with some spotty showers expected in southern areas. A system from the Rockies will approach, bringing a cold front and a higher likelihood of rain and storms on Halloween. Although the risk for severe weather is mainly forested areas, some isolated strong storms might occur. Wednesday will start sunny but will see scattered showers later. Halloween could be wet, especially during prime trick-or-treating hours. Rainfall amounts could reach an inch in some areas. The tropics may develop in the Caribbean but are not expected to threaten the mainland U.S.
10/29- Rain chances are higher for Halloween
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Jackson police investigating homicide after body recovered near train tracks
SUMMARY: Around noon, a body was discovered on North State Street near Woodway Drive in Troy, identified as 21-year-old Omar Drake from Brandon. Numerous JPD cruisers, Capitol Police‘s crime scene unit, Jackson Fire, and AMR ambulance responded to the scene, where a Canadian National train was halted. JPD has classified the case as a homicide, noting that Drake suffered trauma to his upper body. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking information from the public.
Jackson police investigating homicide after body recovered near train tracks
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Lines of voters spotted in Hinds County one week from Election Day
SUMMARY: Hinds County is preparing for the upcoming November 5th general election by ensuring sufficient ballot supply to avoid previous shortages. The election commission has ordered enough ballots for every registered voter amid long lines for absentee voting, with over 8,700 ballots already cast. Voters, particularly the elderly, are actively participating, driven mainly by concerns over the economy. Rankin County has reported significant absentee voting as well, particularly among those with valid excuses. The staff is making final preparations, including clear signage for polling locations due to precinct changes, as they gear up for a smooth election process.
Lines of voters spotted in Hinds County one week from Election Day
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