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Officer, civilian injured after vehicle crashes into Pearl police car on I-20
SUMMARY: A Pearl police officer and a civilian driver were injured in a crash on I-20 East on Wednesday night. While officers were investigating a separate accident, a marked police cruiser with activated lights was struck from behind. The unidentified officer was treated and released from a local hospital, while the driver of the vehicle that collided with the police cruiser was also hospitalized. Both vehicles suffered significant damage, disrupting traffic temporarily until the scene was cleared. Officials stressed the importance of driver vigilance near emergency vehicles, reminding motorists to slow down and move over when encountering law enforcement.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi’s election season continues with judicial runoffs set for Tuesday, Nov. 26. Key races include the Mississippi Supreme Court, where incumbent Justice Jim Kitchens faces GOP state Sen. Jenifer Branning after neither secured over 50% of votes in the general election. Branning positions herself as a “constitutional conservative,” while Kitchens emphasizes his experience. Additionally, Amy St. Pe’ and Jennifer Schloegel are in a runoff for the Court of Appeals, following a close primary. Voters in specified counties can participate, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eligible voters must bring photo ID, and there are absentee voting options available.
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SUMMARY: Myles Flint Johnson, a 53-year-old man from Canton, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the second-degree murder of his wife, Kristi Johnson. Following a three-day trial in Madison County, he received the maximum penalty without parole. On January 30, 2024, Johnson called 911 claiming his wife was shot, but police found her dead in their bed, shot in the back. He initially claimed it was a suicide but later stated it was accidental during a fight. The trial revealed a history of domestic violence, prompting the District Attorney to stress the case’s significance in addressing domestic abuse.
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SUMMARY: Today, on World Diabetes Day, the Mississippi State Department of Health encourages residents to monitor their health numbers—cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index—to reduce the risk of diabetes and other chronic illnesses. Mississippi ranked second in the U.S. for diabetes prevalence in 2023, with one in six residents affected. The state offers free screenings to detect pre-diabetes and urges lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes. The department’s “Giving Diabetes the Blues” event will take place on November 21 and 22, featuring health resources and a conference on prevention and treatment options.
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