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Shooting at Mississippi trail ride leaves 3 dead, 8 wounded: sheriff

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SUMMARY: A shooting at a trail ride party in Holmes County, Mississippi, resulted in three fatalities and eight injuries. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, shortly after a homecoming football celebration involving 200 to 300 attendees. Sheriff Willie March reported that a fight broke out, leading to the gunfire. The deceased have been identified as Martel Gibson (25), Shundra Chestnut (19), and John Jenkins (19). Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with people fleeing in panic. Authorities are actively investigating the incident.

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3 workers remain hospitalized after collapse of closed bridge in rural Mississippi killed co-workers

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SUMMARY: Three employees of T.L. Wallace Construction were hospitalized in critical a bridge collapse in Simpson County, Mississippi, during demolition preparations. The incident resulted in the deaths of three workers: Charles Badger, Charles Ingleharte, and Kevin Malone. Sheriff Paul Mullins confirmed details, noting another worker was treated on-site. The bridge, located over the Strong on Route 149, had been closed since September 18 for replacement. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith expressed concerns about the collapse, emphasizing the need for an investigation to prevent future accidents.

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On this day in history, October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd bandmates killed in horrific plane crash

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SUMMARY: On October 20, 1977, a plane crash tragically claimed the lives of three members of the iconic rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd: singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and backup singer Cassie Gaines. The small Convair CV-240 ran out of fuel at 10,000 feet, crashing in a wooded area on the -Mississippi border. Alongside the band members, assistant road Dean Kilpatrick and the flight crew also perished. Despite the tragedy, 20 survived. A memorial was erected near the crash site in 2019, honoring the enduring legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, revered for classic hits like “Sweet Home Alabama” and “ Bird.”

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Columbus city officials plan to improve roads

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SUMMARY: Columbus are seeking community input to enhance road safety through a survey as part of the Columbus Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan. Funded by a $160,000 federal grant, the initiative aims to gather data on high-injury and high-traffic fatality to inform improvements. Keith Gaskin emphasized the importance of this , which may address sidewalks, bicycle lanes, traffic lights, and hazardous roads. Engineers, in collaboration with and local , will identify key areas needing upgrades. The survey is available on City Hall’s website, and the goal is to enhance overall transportation safety in Columbus.

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