SUMMARY: Following the resignation and guilty plea of former Jackson councilwoman Angelique Lee on federal bribery charges, Sherik Marve Smith has been indicted for conspiracy to commit bribery. Smith admitted guilt at a court hearing, revealing that he participated in a scheme involving FBI agents posing as developers to influence city officials. The investigation implicates several unidentified co-conspirators, suggesting involvement of city officials, possibly including Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba. Allegations include payments linked to a development project, raising concerns about misconduct in Jackson’s city government. Lee received payments and benefits from undercover agents prior to her resignation.

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SUMMARY: A bridge collapse in Simpson County, Mississippi, resulted in three fatalities and four injuries. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is investigating the incident, which occurred during demolition work on a bridge over the Strong River, closed since September 18 for replacement. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated that the FHWA is coordinating with state officials to determine the cause of the collapse. Governor Tate Reeves expressed his condolences and committed state resources to support first responders at the scene. Further information will be shared by the Department of Transportation as it becomes available.

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SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves is enhancing state assistance to the southeastern U.S. following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. He announced the deployment of two floodplain managers from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to assist in recovery efforts in Florida, including damage assessments and training for local emergency managers. Combined, the hurricanes impacted seven states, resulting in over 300 fatalities and more than $100 billion in damage. Additionally, Mississippi has deployed 12 Mission Ready Packages to provide support, with National Guard and emergency staff on the ground, while local utility companies are also aiding recovery efforts.

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