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Mother, acquaintance charged in brutal death of one-year-old
SUMMARY: Police are investigating a case of felony child abuse in which a child was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead. The child’s mother and her acquaintance, identified as Coleman, are currently facing charges, but the chief anticipates that these will be upgraded to capital murder pending the coroner’s report. The chief expressed concern over the amount of trauma and bruising on the child’s body. Coleman, who had custody of the child, brought the child to the attention of a neighbor but then left. The chief described his actions as “cowardice” and urged anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the police. Two suspects have also been identified in a separate homicide case.
The mother, Yolanda Hunter, and acquaintance Herman Coleman will both be charged with felony child abuse. Wade expects capital murder to replace the current charges pending further investigation and a completed autopsy report of the child. Hunter will soon be taken into custody but Coleman is still at large. This is a developing story.
SUMMARY: Residents of West Jackson are frustrated by the long wait for street repairs. Mr. Johnson, a local, voiced his concerns over a growing pothole on Denver and Long Street, demanding full repairs instead of temporary patches. Despite some recent repair attempts, the hole persists due to ongoing water drainage issues from nearby apartments. City workers, including an employee named Isaac, explained that the water flow must be stopped before permanent fixes can occur. The area also suffers from illegal dumping, with tires being placed around the pothole as a makeshift barrier, further adding to residents’ frustrations.
West Jackson residents frustrated by years-long wait for street repairs
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SUMMARY: John Horn is projected to win the Jackson Democratic mayoral primary runoff, securing approximately 75% of the vote against incumbent Mayor Chak Lumbum’s 25%. Election analysts, Dr. Deandre Oie and Russ Latino, discuss the implications of Horn’s decisive victory, viewing it as a significant rejection of Lumumba’s administration amid ongoing challenges such as the water crisis and public safety concerns. Latino emphasizes Horn’s experience and ability to foster collaboration, whereas Oie notes Lumumba’s struggle to transition from an advocate to a politician. The discussion points to a desire for effective leadership and change in Jackson’s governance.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi Move is offering free rides to polling precincts for Tuesday’s runoff elections through its Roll2ThePolls service. Despite challenges like low turnout and rainy weather, the service aims to help voters, especially those with mobility issues, get to the polls. Yolanda Beard, a regular user, finds the service essential due to her spinal pain, while others appreciate the convenience it offers, particularly for those who can’t afford cars. Voters are preparing to make their voices heard in the elections, which run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow.
Need a ride? Mississippi Move offers free rides for runoff election
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