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“Race Against Time” selected for 2025 Tupelo Reads Program

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www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2024-10-15 19:01:00

SUMMARY: , Mississippi, will host a community-wide reading program featuring “Race Against Time” by Jerry Mitchell, focusing on four unsolved murders from the era. Mitchell spent years investigating the killings of significant figures, Medgar Evers and the Birmingham church bombing victims, resulting in convictions for those responsible. He will be the guest speaker at the “Tupelo Reads” on February 26 at the Lee County Library, a visit to Tupelo High School to engage with . Chairperson Lisa Reed hopes attendees will gain appreciation for Mitchell’s dedication to uncovering the truth.

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Man accused of firing shots at 18-wheeler driver in Jackson injured in officer-involved shooting

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www.wjtv.com – Cameron Smith – 2024-10-15 21:00:00

SUMMARY: In , Mississippi, a was during an officer-involved shooting after allegedly firing at an 18-wheeler driver on I-220. The incident arose an involving two 18-wheelers. According to , the suspect, in a stolen vehicle, exited and began shooting at a driver. pursued him to McCain Avenue, where he brandished a weapon at narcotics detectives, prompting them to return fire, injuring him in the lower extremities. The suspect is recovering, and no officers were . The Mississippi of Investigation is now looking into the shooting.

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Woman charged with firing shots from vehicle on I-220

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-10-15 18:23:00

SUMMARY: 24-year-old Angelic Bernard for allegedly firing shots from her vehicle on I-220 near Industrial . The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon when were alerted about a vehicle that had been shot at while parked at a nearby gas station. enforcement located Bernard’s blue 2006 Honda Accord and took her into custody for questioning. her confession, she was charged with drive-by shooting and aggravated assault.

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Ole Miss football’s Ulysses Bentley glad he got an opportunity vs. LSU

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Ybarra – 2024-10-15 18:16:00

SUMMARY: football running back Ulysses Bentley IV was expected to take on a larger role Quinshon Judkins’ transfer to Ohio , but he only had 16 carries in four before facing LSU. Head coach Lane Kiffin clarified that the limited opportunities were not a reflection of Bentley’s abilities, as other players were performing well. Despite not receiving a clear explanation for his reduced playing time, Bentley was prepared when called upon against No. 13 LSU, rushing for 107 yards and one touchdown, demonstrating his readiness to contribute.

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