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MBI investigates inmate death at Lafayette County Jail
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of 53-year-old Marie Parkman, who was found unresponsive in her cell at Lafayette County Jail. Jail personnel and paramedics attempted to revive her, but she was pronounced dead. Foul play is not suspected, and MBI is handling the investigation since the death occurred in custody. For updates on this story, follow the news on Facebook.
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One hospitalized due to Vicksburg house fire
SUMMARY: A house fire occurred in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on September 27, around 11:45 a.m., in the 200 block of Winters Lane. Firefighters discovered visible flames and smoke upon arrival. One individual suffered from smoke inhalation and was taken to Merit Health River Region for treatment. Vicksburg Fire Chief Derrick Stamps reported that the fire was quickly extinguished, but the cause remains under investigation.
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Bond set for Columbus man after being charged with homicide
SUMMARY: Dorian Williams has been charged with the murder of Jerome Taylor in Columbus, Mississippi, with a bond set at $1,000,000. Williams appeared in court following his arrest in late December, after Taylor was found dead on a front lawn on 21st Street North. Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry disclosed that the victim was believed to have been killed the night prior, coinciding with reports of gunshots from neighbors. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information about the incident to contact Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at (800) 530-7151 or use the anonymous P3 app.
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Child airlifted to hospital after rollover crash in Rankin County
SUMMARY: A rollover accident in Rankin County, Mississippi, on September 27, resulted in a child being airlifted to the hospital. The crash occurred near the intersection of U.S. 49 and Levi Cooper Road. The Mississippi Highway Patrol reported that the driver and a passenger were transported by ambulance to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, while the child suffered injuries that necessitated airlifting. Authorities are advising drivers to exercise caution in the area following the incident.
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