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MDWFP: Over 415 boating citations issued during Memorial Day weekend
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) reported that during the Memorial Day enforcement period, over 6,800 boaters were contacted, resulting in 416 citations for violations including personal flotation devices (PFDs), boat registration, and reckless vessel operation. They made seven arrests for boating under the influence. Compared to last year, the number of citations saw a significant increase, particularly for PFD and boat registration violations. MDWFP officials emphasize the importance of having USCG-approved PFDs for each person on board and underline the critical role of PFDs in ensuring safety on the water. Enforcement will continue throughout the summer.
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Kevin Hart, other shows cancel as Jackson leaders mum on reopening of Thalia Mara
SUMMARY: Kevin Hart’s upcoming show in Mississippi has been canceled due to issues at Thalia Mara Hall, which has been closed for weeks due to mold problems. Despite the city‘s shutdown of the facility, arts leaders have expressed frustration over a lack of communication regarding the venue’s status and resolution timeline. The hall is crucial for local performances, hosting events like the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Mississippi’s The Nutcracker. Hart had previously rescheduled his performance but ultimately had to cancel due to uncertainty surrounding the venue’s reopening. Refunds for tickets will be issued as officials explore future dates.
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Major Bobby Ginn, Jr. assumes command as adjutant general of Mississippi National Guard
SUMMARY: Major General Bobby M. Ginn, Jr. has been inaugurated as the 53rd adjutant general of the Mississippi National Guard, succeeding Major General Janson D. Boyles, who recently retired after eight years. Acknowledging the role of soldiers in communities, Ginn emphasized his commitment to their welfare and readiness to respond to various contingencies involving over 12,500 citizen soldiers and airmen. With 34 years of military service, Ginn has held various key positions, including significant roles during Hurricane Katrina and overseas deployments for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is a Tylertown native, holding degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi and the U.S. Army War College.
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North Carolina fugitive wanted for child sex crimes captured in Richland
SUMMARY: Mark Jacques Greene, a man with eight felony warrants for child sex crimes in North Carolina, was arrested in Richland after U.S. Marshals and local police tracked him to a hotel. Greene was identified loading his vehicle but fled when officers attempted to detain him. He later surrendered without incident after being surrounded by law enforcement, including K-9 units. Greene faces charges including two counts of child rape and four counts of statutory sex offenses. Following his arrest, authorities uncovered a credit card fraud operation he was allegedly involved in. He will be extradited back to North Carolina for trial.
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