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Mississippi man wanted by FBI for felony drug possession
SUMMARY: The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Marcovtz Channing Olando Triplett, a Mississippi man indicted on federal drug charges and for being a felon in possession of a firearm. A federal arrest warrant was issued for him on September 25. Triplett is described as 6’1″ and 210 pounds, with tattoos on his chest and bicep, and visible damage to his left eye. He is also known by aliases including “bubba,” “bricks,” and “lord bricks.” The FBI warns he is considered armed and dangerous and encourages tips to be submitted via their website or local offices.
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SUMMARY: Erica Napper, a resident of Tate County, Mississippi, was arrested on September 24 following a SNAP fraud investigation by the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS). She allegedly received $25,222 in benefits by inaccurately reporting her household income and composition. Indicted on August 7, Napper’s case highlights effective collaboration among MDHS investigators, county officials, and local law enforcement. MDHS Inspector General Sandra Griffith praised the teamwork involved in the investigation. Reports of suspected fraud can be communicated to MDHS through their online fraud tip form or by calling their Fraud Tip Line at 1-(800)-299-6905.
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SUMMARY: Temperatures in Columbus, Mississippi, are set to rise over the coming days due to lingering dry air. Thursday will likely be the hottest day of the week, reaching 89 degrees with a mix of sun and clouds. Friday will bring partly cloudy conditions with a chance of brief isolated showers, with highs in the mid-80s. The weekend is expected to remain dry, with temperatures 4-5 degrees above average, in the mid to upper 80s. A cold front next week will lower temperatures to the upper 70s and lows in the lower 50s by Tuesday and Wednesday.
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SUMMARY: Billy Gibson was found guilty of second-degree murder for the 2019 death of his girlfriend, Darcie Rich, in Jackson, Mississippi. On December 24, 2019, police discovered Rich unresponsive at their home after Gibson severely beat her with a broomstick, leaving her in a coma. Despite Gibson’s claims, surveillance footage contradicted his account of the events. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison, with 20 years suspended, following his conviction by Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens. Rich was 28 years old at the time of her death.
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