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New area code rolling out for parts of Mississippi. Here’s where

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-06-27 15:41:22

SUMMARY: The (PSC) approved a new area code, 471, effective June 13, to address the depletion of available numbers in the 662 area code by late 2026. Existing 662 customers will retain their numbers, while new or additional lines might use the 471 code. Ten-digit dialing remains in effect. The 471 area code will all counties in PSC’s Northern District and some in the Central District. No immediate action is required from customers, with further updates planned for late 2025 or early 2026.

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Vicksburg man sentenced for robbing Rankin County Dollar General

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-11-05 11:23:00

SUMMARY: De’Anthony RaShad Smith, a 27-year-old man from Vicksburg, was convicted of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in Rankin County, Mississippi. Smith, who previously a conviction for aggravated robbery in , pleaded guilty after robbing a Dollar General store on September 8, 2023. He was to 45 years for armed robbery, five years for conspiracy, and ten years for firearm possession. Surveillance footage captured the robbery, and apprehended him shortly after with the stolen money and weapon.

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What time do the polls close in Mississippi?

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www.wjtv.com – Damita Menezes – 2024-11-05 09:01:00

SUMMARY: On Election Day, Americans will vote in various races, from local offices to the presidency. A guide is available for polling place closing times across the states. Although initial results may emerge soon after polls close, final tallies could take longer, particularly in close contests. Some municipalities may vary in their polling hours. For example, in Alabama, polls close at 7:00 p.m. CT, while California’s close at 8:00 p.m. PT. To better understand when results may be reported, voters are encouraged to verify their polling location’s hours in advance.

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Dollar General vehicle theft leads to two arrests in Tupelo

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www.wcbi.com – Aundrea Self – 2024-11-04 16:10:00

SUMMARY: In , Mississippi, 19-year-old Joshua James and a juvenile face charges related to a pursuit and the of a police car. James is charged with Directing a Felony to Be Committed by a Person Under Seventeen, Grand Larceny, and Felony Fleeing, with a bond set at $100,000. The incident began on November 1 when police responded to a of a stolen vehicle. After a chase that ended when the stolen truck crashed south of Verona, James was apprehended, while his juvenile passenger fled in a police car, which was later found wrecked. The juvenile’s case will be handled in Youth Court.

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