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New security in place after Zimmerman escape, sheriff says
SUMMARY: DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle announced increased security measures following the June 14 escape of inmate Joshua Zimmerman from a courthouse. Zimmerman was apprehended two months later in Chicago. Deputy Jailer Ronnie Hunt, 32, was arrested and charged with aiding Zimmerman’s escape. Sheriff Tuggle confirmed that they have rectified security weaknesses but did not disclose specific details for safety reasons. Zimmerman faces charges for attacking an elderly man and is also implicated in a death in Texas. Hunt has been fired and is now held at Lafayette County Jail, with additional charges possible.
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SUMMARY: WREG is seeking records and bodycam footage of an incident in Southaven, Mississippi, where a police officer allegedly pointed a stun gun at 9-year-old Ahmar Anderson on Nov. 7. The officer mistook him for a robbery suspect, but Ahmar was wearing a purple and white letterman jacket, not matching the description. Ahmar’s mother, Shaquita Anderson Wade, believes he was targeted due to his size and race. Despite the incident, Ahmar has received support, including from police officers, and his mother hopes he feels safe calling the authorities in the future. The matter is under investigation, and footage is not yet available.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (November 15-17), Mississippi offers a variety of events for relaxation and enjoyment. In Jackson, highlights include Food Truck Friday, the Dinosaurs Around the World exhibit, and the Millsaps vs. Trinity football game. Ridgeland hosts the Fleet Feet Coffee Run, a recycling event, and the Scarecrow Trail. In Hattiesburg, there’s a Percussion Extravaganza and a holiday open house. Natchez features the Christmas Pilgrimage Tour and a live music event. Other activities include the Natchez Festival of Music and several local farmers markets, ensuring plenty of fun for friends, family, and solo adventurers alike.
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SUMMARY: An officer-involved shooting in McComb, Mississippi, resulted in one suspect’s death on November 14. Police responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of 25th Street, where two suspects exited. One suspect threatened officers with a weapon, leading to the officers shooting him. Authorities are searching for additional suspects believed to be in a gray 2016 Dodge Charger. One individual has been arrested, and investigators think three or four more were involved. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into the incident, urging the public to avoid the suspects, who are considered armed and dangerous.
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9-year-old gets support from officer after stun gun incident
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