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Preparations underway for 164th Mississippi State Fair

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9 months ago

October 2, 2023

www.wjtv.com – Sethanie Smith – 2023-10-02 12:38:04

SUMMARY: Preparations are underway for the 164th Mississippi State Fair, which will be held from October 5-15 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson. The fair will feature attractions such as carnival rides, games, live entertainment, and livestock shows. There will also be special events including a beauty pageant, talent show, rodeo, and performances by nationally recognized artists. The fair will also host a competition to recruit talent for American Idol. Gate admission is $5 per person, and parking is $5 per car. Fair admission is free on weekdays from 11am-1pm, except for October 9. Security measures will be in place, including bag checks and metal detectors.

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2nd suspect arrested in shooting death of Alabama man at Mississippi bar

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July 3, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Brandon Raines – 2024-07-03 15:28:36

SUMMARY: Waynesboro police arrested Richard Mayfield, 24, on July 2, charging him as an accessory after the fact in the shooting death of 24-year-old Alabama man Brandon Michael Cartwright. The incident occurred outside the High Noon Lounge on June 29. Richard Mayfield, with a $500,000 bond, is the cousin of the first suspect, Jaylen Mayfield, who faces first-degree murder charges and a $1 million bond. Cartwright's family attended the court hearings, expressing deep emotional distress. Waynesboro police indicated no further arrests are expected and urge anyone with information to contact them.

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Mississippi deputies save 18-wheeler driver minutes before vehicle caught fire

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2 hours ago

July 3, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-07-03 14:51:58

SUMMARY: Two Rankin County deputies rescued an 18-wheeler driver moments before his vehicle caught fire on July 1. The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. on Interstate 20 after the truck veered off the road and crashed into a wooded area. Responding to the crash, the deputies, who were nearby on a criminal interdiction detail, managed to pull the driver to safety just before a fuel leak ignited the fire. The driver sustained serious injuries to his back and hip and was taken to a local hospital. Sheriff Bryan Bailey said the deputies will be recommended for a lifesaving award.

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CPD steps up safety patrols for Fourth of July

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July 3, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Shawanda Jones – 2024-07-03 14:46:01

SUMMARY: The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest times for law enforcement in Lowndes County, Mississippi, due to the confusion between fireworks and gunshots. Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry urges the public not to shoot firearms in the air, highlighting the danger as bullets that go up must come down. He emphasizes that his department will be handling various incidents, including children setting off fireworks and actual gunfire, urging residents to call if unsure. The police will be responding to calls across the city and recommend specifying whether the noise heard is from gunshots or fireworks.

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