Mississippi News
Manhunt for Alabama man ends with arrest in Arkansas
SUMMARY: Stacy Lee Drake, an Alabama man, was apprehended in Conway County, Arkansas, concluding a multi-agency manhunt. Drake’s criminal history began 14 years ago in Pickens County, Alabama, with a carjacking conviction and numerous other charges. Initially sentenced to 22 years, he was released in 2022 after serving part of the sentence. Recently, Drake became a suspect in a Tuscaloosa murder and was linked to three deaths in Oklahoma, along the I-40 corridor. The U.S. Marshalls traced him through stolen cars and other leads, eventually capturing him without incident. He is now held at Conway County Detention Center.
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Pedestrian killed on Medgar Evers Boulevard in Jackson
SUMMARY: A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Jackson, Mississippi, on September 18, around 8:00 p.m. The incident occurred in the 3200 block of Medgar Evers Boulevard as the 42-year-old victim attempted to cross the road. He was hit by a white 2000 Nissan Frontier pickup truck. Detective Tommie Brown reported that the driver was interviewed at the scene, but it remains unclear whether charges will be filed. The identity of the victim has not yet been released.
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Mississippi News
One killed, one injured in Claiborne County crash
SUMMARY: A two-vehicle crash in Claiborne County, Mississippi, on September 18 resulted in one death and one serious injury. The accident occurred on Highway 547 around 11:00 a.m. when a 2013 Infiniti Q70, driven by 44-year-old Shenetra W. Johnson, collided head-on with a 2003 Nissan Frontier. Johnson suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, while the Nissan’s driver was airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center with serious injuries. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
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Mississippi News
Clear and dry into the weekend – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi, is experiencing pleasant and dry weather, with daytime temperatures reaching the low 90s and cool nights in the mid-60s. Today features clear skies and warm temperatures in the upper 80s, cooling down quickly tonight. Friday may see patchy fog in the morning, followed by sunny conditions and highs in the low 90s, perfect for Friday Night Football. The weekend will be hot, with temperatures in the low to mid-90s, ideal for outdoor events like football games and an air show. Next week may bring scattered rain on Tuesday and Wednesday, but no widespread precipitation is expected.
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