SUMMARY: Noxubee County Coroner R.L. Calhoun identified Breanna Alexus Franklin of Macon as the victim of an early morning shooting on Pearl Street. The incident occurred after 2 a.m. when a vehicle fired a shot through the passenger side window of her car, resulting in her death at the scene. Ciara Sharda Latham is charged with aggravated domestic violence and murder. The Macon Police Department, assisted by Columbus PD and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, is conducting the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Macon PD or Crimestoppers.

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SUMMARY: Oktibbeha County, Mississippi is upgrading its aging fire trucks to enhance emergency response. Fire Coordinator Patrick Warner highlighted the need due to repair issues with older trucks. New trucks with advanced features like LED lights and higher pumping capacity will better equip firefighters. District Supervisor Orlando Trainer emphasized the importance of protecting the community and providing up-to-date equipment for both volunteers and full-time firefighters. The new trucks, costing $1.6 million and funded by USDA grants, will be distributed across the county, replacing outdated vehicles and filling stations previously without fire engines. The efforts were supported by the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors.

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SUMMARY: As temperatures reach the upper 90s in Columbus, the Golden Triangle Homeless Coalition has opened a cooling station at 1501 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, just off 14th Avenue North. The station operates from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily throughout July. In addition to providing a cool environment, the station offers housing and utility assessments to determine eligibility for assistance. Susan Garton emphasizes the importance of addressing needs like housing, food insecurity, and utility help, including providing fans for warm homes. This initiative aims to support individuals and families during the hot summer months.

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