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Search underway in Adams County for missing man
SUMMARY: Law enforcement in Adams County, Mississippi, is searching for Lawerence Daniel Baker, who has been lost in the woods for two days. Baker called E911 on August 24, reporting he was lost near 36 Pond Meadows Road. Unfortunately, his phone died before deputies could contact him. Sheriff Travis Patten noted that Baker has a condition that may impair his judgment. Search efforts are concentrated in the Pond Meadow and Greenfield Road areas. Authorities urge anyone with information about Baker’s whereabouts to contact the Adams County Sheriff’s Office at 601-442-2752 or call 911.
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SUMMARY: A teenager, Jamori Thompson, pled guilty to multiple crimes including murder, armed robbery, and three counts of armed carjacking on the day his trial was set to begin. Thompson, who was 13 at the time of the crimes occurring between February 9 and February 15, 2023, was identified in a series of carjackings after police responded to reports on Warner Avenue. Following his confession to killing Elvin Levy and committing other violent offenses, Thompson received a 25-year sentence for second-degree murder and additional sentences totaling 55 years for the other charges, including post-release supervision.
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SUMMARY: This weekend in Columbus, Mississippi promises comfortable outdoor temperatures in the lower 70s, with dry and sunny conditions on Saturday. Football fans should bundle up for Friday night’s games, as temperatures will drop to the upper 40s later in the evening. Sunday will see clouds and moisture returning, but high temperatures will remain in the lower 70s. Next week, temperatures are expected to stay above average before a cold front arrives on Tuesday, bringing rain and cooler air, with possible storms. However, severe weather threats currently appear low. Patience is advised as fall weather approaches from the north.
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SUMMARY: Jackson police are investigating the discovery of 76-year-old Arthur Ray Mikell’s body, found in a wooded area east of South Gallatin Street. Mikell had been reported missing on September 17, 2024. His vehicle, a white 2012 Dodge Ram 1500, was also recovered. Detective Tommie Brown noted that the cause of death remains under investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information on the case to contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).
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