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Jason D. Herring, new District Attorney for First Circuit Court District
SUMMARY: Jason D. Herring has been appointed as the new District Attorney for Mississippi’s First Circuit Court District by Governor Tate Reeves, following the vacancy left by John Weddle’s appointment to the Mississippi Court of Appeals. Herring, an attorney from Saltillo, has extensive experience serving as city attorney for Saltillo and Guntown, and has represented law enforcement in officer-involved shooting cases. His term will commence on October 14 and will continue until filled by a special election. The district encompasses Alcorn, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss, and Tishomingo Counties.
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SUMMARY: Madison police arrested 34-year-old Edward Earl Brown for attempting to break into two homes early on September 27. Officers were alerted around 4:00 a.m. after a homeowner reported a suspicious man on their back porch. Another call reported a man looking into a front door in the Trace Vineyard Subdivision. Police located Brown in the carport of a residence and arrested him without incident. He faces charges of two counts of attempted burglary, being a felon in possession of a weapon, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Brown is currently in detention awaiting a court appearance.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (September 27-29) in Mississippi features various events, including the Belhaven Block Party with live music in Jackson, and the No Tears Project offering free community discussions. Attendees can explore “Dinosaurs Around the World” and a historical flag exhibit. Natchez hosts a Fall Pilgrimage of historic homes, while Hattiesburg showcases a festival and live music at “Live at Five.” Sports fans can enjoy Millsaps College football, and Jackson will host the Sanderson Farms Championship golf tournament. For those interested in culture, ¡LATINFEST! and the Vintage Murder Mystery Dinner Game will be held in Pearl and Hattiesburg, respectively.
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SUMMARY: Nichole Evers-Everette, granddaughter of civil rights leaders Medgar and Myrlie Evers, has been reported missing from her Duluth, Georgia, home since September 22, 2024. Last in contact with her mother, Reena, at 5:55 p.m. EDT that day, Nichole has not reported to work and does not have her cell phone or personal belongings. Her vehicle was last seen on Keys Ferry Road in McDonough, Georgia. Reena expressed growing concern due to Nichole’s medical condition requiring medication. The family is working with law enforcement, urging anyone with information to contact the Gwinnett County Police Department.
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