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Mississippi school district named in desegregation lawsuit is allowed to shed federal supervision

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www.wjtv.com – EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, Associated Press – 2023-09-12 16:30:36

SUMMARY: A majority-Black Mississippi school district, the Meridian Public School District, has been granted approval by a federal judge to end federal supervision in a decades-old desegregation . The lawsuit included a 2013 order to address the disproportionately harsh discipline by Black . The district has been praised for reducing the number of suspensions and moving away from a “school-to-prison pipeline.” The district’s superintendent, Amy Carter, stated that they have implemented positive behavior intervention programs and leadership programs. The Meridian district has seen a significant decrease in student suspensions and has received from the Justice Department and the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund.

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Pleasant weather continues for Sunday with the heat returning next week – Home – WCBI TV

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www.wcbi.com – McKinley Dean – 2024-09-07 18:10:46

SUMMARY: COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Pleasant conditions will persist through the , with cooler mornings and clear skies expected for Sunday. A cold front has brought breezy conditions and temperatures dropping to the mid-50s overnight. Sunday promises a cool start in the mid-50s and highs in the low to mid-80s, ideal for outdoor activities. Looking ahead to next , temperatures will rise back into the 90s, with dry conditions in the first half and increasing rain chances later in the week. Enjoy the sunny weather while it lasts!

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Updates on worker who died in industrial accident

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-09-07 16:42:01

SUMMARY: Charles McBrayer, a 63-year-old worker from Guntown, died from severe chest trauma an industrial at TAG Trucking in , Mississippi. The incident occurred on Friday morning, and McBrayer was subsequently taken to North Mississippi Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green confirmed his identity and cause of .

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Jackson police arrest man accused of killing mother

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-09-07 16:39:31

SUMMARY: Jerry , 42, has been in , Mississippi, for the murder of his mother, 63-year-old Louise Banks Tornes. The incident occurred on September 4, with authorities responding to reports of an assault at their residence on Carver Street. Louise died from blunt force trauma. the attack, Jerry allegedly attempted to assault other members before fleeing the scene. He was apprehended on September 7 and faces charges of murder, burglary of an occupied dwelling, and domestic aggravated assault. The Jackson Department encourages anyone with information to forward.

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