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Pearl expects to bring more events to Trustmark Park after M-Braves' final game
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Braves are concluding their time at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi, with their final homestand against the Tennessee Smokies. After 20 years in the community, the team is relocating to Columbus, Georgia, with their last home game scheduled for September 8. Pearl’s Mayor Jake Windham is focused on maintaining the park’s momentum by seeking a new baseball team and enhancing the venue’s appeal with events and entertainment to boost quality of life in the area. The city‘s growth is evident with new businesses like hotels and restaurants surrounding the park.
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School bus crash reported in Lowndes County
SUMMARY: In Lowndes County, Mississippi, another school bus was rear-ended on September 19, marking the third incident involving school buses this academic year. The latest crash occurred at a stop sign at Stadium and Yorkville Road, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. Earlier incidents included a bus being rear-ended in August by an allegedly intoxicated driver and another collision on Highway 69 South where a bus and car side-swiped each other. Thankfully, there were no life-threatening injuries from any of these events, according to local officials.
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Pedestrian killed on Medgar Evers Boulevard in Jackson
SUMMARY: A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Jackson, Mississippi, on September 18, around 8:00 p.m. The incident occurred in the 3200 block of Medgar Evers Boulevard as the 42-year-old victim attempted to cross the road. He was hit by a white 2000 Nissan Frontier pickup truck. Detective Tommie Brown reported that the driver was interviewed at the scene, but it remains unclear whether charges will be filed. The identity of the victim has not yet been released.
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One killed, one injured in Claiborne County crash
SUMMARY: A two-vehicle crash in Claiborne County, Mississippi, on September 18 resulted in one death and one serious injury. The accident occurred on Highway 547 around 11:00 a.m. when a 2013 Infiniti Q70, driven by 44-year-old Shenetra W. Johnson, collided head-on with a 2003 Nissan Frontier. Johnson suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, while the Nissan’s driver was airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center with serious injuries. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
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