Mississippi News
Man indicted in Noxubee County for aggravated assault
SUMMARY: Isaiah Bush turned himself in to Noxubee County Sheriff’s deputies in March and has now been indicted for aggravated assault. The incident occurred on September 22, when he allegedly fired several shots at the home of Tanesha Barksdale, hitting her in the thigh. Fortunately, two children present in the home were unharmed. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and Bush’s indictment highlights the seriousness of the charges against him in this case.
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Mississippi News
Man arrested for mass shooting at Jackson bar
SUMMARY: Cleon Walker, a 23-year-old man, was arrested by Capitol Police in connection with a mass shooting at the Daiquiri Bar in Jackson, Mississippi. He faces one count of murder and five counts of aggravated assault. The shooting occurred early on August 17, resulting in the death of 25-year-old Niger Devon McGee, who suffered a gunshot wound to the face, and injured five others. The police are urging anyone with further information to contact them at 601-359-3125.
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Mississippi News
Louisville hosts free health screenings for Winston Co. community
SUMMARY: On September 25, the Mississippi State Department of Health Services organized a health fair in Louisville for local residents who struggle with transportation to medical facilities. Community Health Worker Merida Triplett highlighted the importance of bringing health services directly to those in need. Attendees could access free screenings and health education, with Open Arms Health Care Center offering testing for HIV, syphilis, and other STDs. Mobile clinic coordinator Eldridge Ellis noted the challenges many Mississippians face in accessing quality healthcare, emphasizing the fair’s role in providing essential services to the community in light of rising health issues, including heart disease and STDs.
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Two charged with gun theft from fatal Mississippi wreck scene
SUMMARY: In Mississippi, Jonathan Parr, 59, and Christina Brumback, 42, were arrested for stealing a firearm from the scene of a fatal car wreck in Tunica County that killed Nicholas Paul Stafford, 29, and Ruby Gene Watney, 36. The accident occurred on Monday at Casino Strip Extended and Kirby Road. Both suspects were apprehended within 48 hours of the incident. Parr faces charges of possession of a stolen firearm and being a felon in possession of a stolen firearm, while Brumback is charged as an accessory after the fact. The details of how the firearm was taken remain unclear.
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