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Rankin County NAACP calls for removal of sheriff
SUMMARY: The NAACP is calling for the removal of Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey and maximum sentences for six former law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to torturing two Black men. The officers burst into a home without a warrant, handcuffed, beat, and used stun guns on the victims over a 90-minute period. They also assaulted them with a sex object and one deputy shot a gun in one of the victim’s mouth. The officers used racist slurs and discussed a cover-up. The victims have filed a civil rights lawsuit seeking $400 million in damages.
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JTRAN resumes service after union workers' strike
SUMMARY: JTRAN buses in Jackson, Mississippi, are back in operation following a nearly two-week strike by the local Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) over safety concerns. Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba expressed gratitude to both the union and MV Transportation for resolving their differences, emphasizing the importance of reliable public transportation for the city‘s residents. He thanked riders for their patience and commitment during the strike and highlighted plans for future improvements in public transit services. The strike had led to the suspension of JTRAN services, which MV Transportation has managed since January 2024.
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Maple St. building to be demolished, leaving Dial-A-Bus to relocate
SUMMARY: The Columbus, Mississippi city council has decided to demolish the deteriorating Maple Street building used by Dial-A-Bus, which is not a city organization. Due to its uninhabitable condition, the public works department will carry out the demolition by year-end. City leaders are collaborating with Dial-A-Bus to find a new location for its operations.
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Defense calls witnesses to the stand in Carly Gregg trial
SUMMARY: In Rankin County, Mississippi, the defense has begun presenting its case in the trial of Carly Gregg, a 14-year-old accused of killing her mother, Ashley Smylie, and injuring her stepfather, Health Smylie. The stepfather testified that Lucy appeared happy with his marriage to her mother. The prosecution rested its case previously, and a motion to transfer Gregg to Youth Court was denied. She faces charges including first-degree murder and could receive a life sentence if convicted. Gregg, who allegedly claimed voluntary intoxication due to marijuana use before the incident, remains held with a $1 million bond.
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