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State Auditor testifies on Mississippi welfare scandal

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2023-07-12 15:34:46

SUMMARY: Mississippi State Auditor Shad White testified before the U.S. House Ways & Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare about the Mississippi welfare scandal. He emphasized the need for stronger safeguards to prevent fraud in the future. The scandal was uncovered in 2019 when the State Auditor’s office received a tip about a potential kickback scheme involving the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), leading to the discovery of millions of misspent dollars between 2016 and 2019. Six individuals, including the former head of MDHS and nonprofit executives, have pleaded guilty in the case. White thanked his office’s team for stopping the loss of millions of dollars and called for reforms to prevent similar losses in other states.

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MSU hosts ceremony after new renovations on Sanderson Center

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www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-11-14 11:01:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi State University recently celebrated the completion of a $2.5 million renovation of the Joe Frank Sanderson Center, enhancing its fitness facilities. The upgrades include modern fitness equipment, an open-concept space replacing former racquetball courts, an interactive climbing wall, and improved flooring. The renovated center now boasts approximately 19,000 to 20,000 square feet of fitness space, nearly doubling the original area. In 2022, students approved a fee increase to fund these enhancements, which aim to provide more opportunities for health and fitness within the student community. This is the first significant renovation since the center opened in 1998.

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Pearl police officer, driver injured during crash on I-20

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-11-14 10:21:00

SUMMARY: Two individuals, including a Pearl police officer, were injured in a crash on Interstate 20 on November 13. The collision occurred while officers investigated a separate accident, with a Pearl Police Department patrol vehicle struck from behind while its lights were activated. The officer sustained minor injuries and was treated and released from a local hospital, while the driver of the other vehicle was also hospitalized. Assistant Pearl Police Chief Kyle Himmel highlighted the importance of driver vigilance around emergency vehicles, emphasizing the legal requirement to slow down and move over when passing them.

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Canton man convicted in shooting death of wife

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-14 09:41:00

SUMMARY: Myles Flint Johnson, a 53-year-old from Canton, was convicted of second-degree murder for the shooting death of his wife, Kristi Johnson, after a three-day trial in Madison County Circuit Court. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison without the possibility of parole. On January 30, 2024, Johnson called 911 claiming his wife had shot herself, but investigators found she had been shot in the back two days prior. Evidence revealed ongoing domestic violence in their relationship. Johnson testified it was accidental, but the jury deliberated for three hours before reaching their verdict.

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