SUMMARY: The Carroll County Sheriff's Department is seeking public help to solve the 2015 murder of Kenneth “Kim” Daves, who was discovered dead in his family's store in Black Hawk, Mississippi. Sheriff Clint Walker has requested and received approval from county supervisors for a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction, adding to the $11,000 already offered by Daves' family. In total, $21,000 is now available as a reward. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sheriff Walker at 662-310-7233 or the Sheriff's Office at 662-237-9283.

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SUMMARY: Jada Kelly, accused of killing two people in a DUI crash in Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking to have evidence of her alleged intoxication excluded from the case. Kelly's lawyer is challenging the reliability of a breathalyzer test, which indicated a blood alcohol level of 0.18, over twice the legal limit of 0.08. The defense argues that Kelly was not properly informed of her right to refuse the test. The fatal crash occurred on January 15, 2023, killing Azure Higgins, 46, and Valerie Lynch, 43. Kelly faces charges of aggravated DUI.

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SUMMARY: A new development designed to attract young professionals to Jackson, Mississippi, is advancing despite controversy. The Jackson City Council voted 4-2, with one abstention, to proceed with the Village at Livingston Place project. Councilman Kenneth Stokes opposed it, citing dissatisfaction from his ward's residents. Robert Gibbs, attorney for the Alabama-based developer, noted that $2 million has been invested in clearing the area and installing utilities. The plan involves building 200 homes priced between $200,000 and $300,000, aiming to provide an economic boost to the city. Construction is expected to start within the next two to three months.

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