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Son kills mother in Ridgeland murder-suicide, police say

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-08-05 10:58:20

SUMMARY: In Ridgeland, Mississippi, a tragic murder-suicide occurred on August 4, where 43-year-old William McDowell shot and killed his 76-year-old mother, Vicky McDowell, before taking his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident took place in the 700 block of Orleans Circle, and police have stated that the motive behind this act is currently under investigation. Authorities, led by Police Chief Brian Myers, are working to gather more information regarding the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.

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Former Mississippi community college honor society advisor pleads guilty to embezzlement

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-11-13 12:28:00

SUMMARY: Robin Lowe, a former advisor for the Phi Theta Kappa honor society at Itawamba Community College in Mississippi, pleaded guilty to embezzlement. She misappropriated funds intended for the honor society for her personal use. Following her prosecution in Itawamba County Circuit Court, Lowe received a sentence of 20 years in prison, with 19 years suspended. Additionally, she was ordered to complete one year in an Intensive Supervision Program and pay $1,511.50 in fines. This case highlights issues of financial misconduct within educational institutions.

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Lights being installed along Highway 18 in Jackson

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www.wjtv.com – Cameron Smith – 2024-11-13 11:18:00

SUMMARY: Crews in Jackson, Mississippi, are installing new lights along Highway 18 between Thousand Oaks Drive and TV Road. Councilman Brian Grizzell expressed excitement over the project, which has been planned for several years and funded using Grand Gulf Evacuation funds. With an annual income of about $2 million from these funds, Grizzell emphasized that increased lighting will improve safety for pedestrians and drivers, reduce accidents, and make the area more attractive for business. The councilman anticipates that this section of the highway will be fully illuminated by the end of 2024.

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MUW Owls cheer on Children’s of Mississippi patients before game

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www.wcbi.com – Kailey Cox – 2024-11-13 10:54:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi University for Women Owls men’s basketball team visited Children’s of Mississippi on November 12, where they engaged with patients through games and art activities in the Rainbow Garden. This initiative highlights the hospital’s role as the state’s only facility dedicated to pediatric care. Children’s of Mississippi is part of the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), which works to provide specialized healthcare services across the state. UMMC also functions as an academic medical center, aiming to enhance Mississippi’s health through education and research while offering facilities such as the state’s only Level I trauma center.

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