SUMMARY: In Simpson County, Mississippi, students and teachers at Simpson Academy are mourning the loss of 13-year-old Ayden Temple, who tragically died in an ATV accident on September 22. Nick Lee, the headmaster, expressed his deep sorrow, noting the profound emotional impact on the school community. Temple was an 8th grader involved in both the football and archery teams. The school dedicated a chapel service to honor his memory and has announced it will close on Thursday for his funeral. The incident has left a lasting void in the hearts of those who knew him.

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SUMMARY: Investigators in Clay County, Mississippi, are searching for 32-year-old Kevon Tucker, who fled his home before deputies executed a search warrant. During the search, law enforcement discovered around 7.5 pounds of cocaine valued at over $250,000, suspected fentanyl pills, crack cocaine, marijuana, and several firearms including four handguns and a rifle. Sheriff Eddie Scott confirmed Tucker remains at large, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers or the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

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SUMMARY: A missing man from Lawrence County, Gregory Varnado, was found deceased on September 1, 2024. His identity was confirmed through DNA analysis by the Mississippi Medical Examiner’s Office, which announced the confirmation on September 24. Varnado had been reported missing since August 15, prompting a Silver Alert. The cause and manner of his death remain undetermined. Anyone with additional information regarding the case is encouraged to contact the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office at (601) 587-2961.

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