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Mississippi man charged in sextortion scheme involving more than 40 victims
SUMMARY: Marquez Cameron Jones Weston, a 22-year-old from Jackson, was arrested on October 3 on federal charges related to a “sextortion” scheme involving multiple victims, including minors. A nine-count indictment claims he engaged in cyberstalking, interstate threats, extortion, and child pornography crimes from July 2023 to February 2024, targeting at least 47 identified females online. If convicted, Weston faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison, with a separate charge of possession of child pornography potentially adding another 20 years. The FBI is investigating the case, urging vigilance over online communications.
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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Education revealed positive accountability grades for the 2023-24 school year, with 86% of public schools and 94% of districts receiving A, B, or C grades. Notable high achievers included Choctaw County, Madison, and Rankin County districts. However, some areas, like East Tallahatchie and West Bolivar, received failing grades. Jackson Public Schools maintained a C grade, despite a drop in total points, while Clinton Public School District continued earning A marks. Challenges such as teacher retention and growing student populations were acknowledged by district officials.
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Former Mississippi State legend Victoria Vivians is ready to make a difference as assistant on MSU’s coaching staff
SUMMARY: Victoria Vivians, the former Mississippi State star and WNBA guard, has joined Sam Purcell’s coaching staff as an assistant coach and director of scouting following the Seattle Storm’s season. Despite her recent arrival, Vivians has made a significant impact, providing valuable insights from her professional experience. A three-time All-SEC first team member, she led Mississippi State to consecutive NCAA championship games in 2017 and 2018. Her presence is seen as a fantastic resource for the players aspiring to go pro. The Bulldogs’ season begins on November 7 against Memphis.
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SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, warm temperatures will persist through the week, with highs in the mid to upper 80s and lows in the middle 60s. Gulf moisture moving in will lead to increased cloud cover and a chance of isolated showers on Friday. The weekend is expected to be summer-like, featuring clearing skies and abundant sunshine, with temperatures possibly reaching the low 90s. Overall, mild weather with light rain chances marks the late week forecast, transitioning into a sunny and warm weekend ahead.
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Hurricane hunters order new planes
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MDE releases school accountability grades for 2023-24
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