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MSU students get to know campus officers
SUMMARY: Mississippi State Police hosted a day where students could interact with campus police officers over coffee and donuts. The goal was to build trust and relationships between students and law enforcement. Ann Carr, Executive Director of Student and Athlete Development, emphasized the importance of students having trust in police officers, especially in times of trouble. The event was considered a success and they hoped to continue hosting similar interactions with campus law enforcement in the future. The event was part of an effort to show that campus officers care for the students and to ensure that they feel comfortable reaching out to them in times of need.
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JSU will host 2024 SWAC Football Championship game
SUMMARY: Jackson State University (JSU) will host the 2024 SWAC Football Championship game against the Southern Jaguars on December 7 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, with kickoff at 1:00 p.m. CT on ESPN2. JSU secured hosting rights after defeating Alabama State 16-10, while Southern triumphed over Arkansas-Pine Bluff 31-9. This marks the second meeting between JSU and Southern in the title game in three seasons. Tickets are available online and at local box offices, priced at $50-$90 in advance, with increased rates on game day. Children under five can attend for free.
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Bartahatchie Bridge is under replacement
SUMMARY: The Bartahatchie Bridge in Monroe County, Mississippi, is currently closed and undergoing replacement due to a drop in its safety rating, which couldn’t support the heavy traffic from loggers and school buses. Built in 1965, it has deteriorated over time, causing inconvenience for local residents like Deborah Tucker. The county is utilizing $4.8 million in Emergency Bridge Repair funds for the project, which is expected to total $5.1 million, with 95% funded by the state to avoid raising local taxes. The new bridge is projected for completion by July 2025.
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Texas woman sentenced for hiring Memphis couple to murder Mississippi woman
SUMMARY: Ashley Grayson, a 35-year-old woman from Dallas, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for her involvement in a murder-for-hire plot targeting a Southaven, Mississippi woman over an online feud. Grayson believed the woman was criticizing her internet-based business and sought to hire a couple from Memphis to commit the murder, offering $20,000 for each killing. The plot was exposed when the couple recorded a conversation detailing the plan. Grayson was convicted in March 2024, while her husband was acquitted. The judge emphasized the emotional toll on the victim and her family due to Grayson’s actions.
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