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State Supreme Court again denies appeal for man convicted of killing Ja’Naya Thompson
SUMMARY: Alberto Julio Garcia, who was convicted in 2014 of the rape and murder of a 5-year-old girl in Gulfport, has been denied a rehearing of his case. Garcia sought to have his guilty plea set aside and his appeal re-heard, claiming that the court did not consider his diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder nor object to his expert witness’s qualifications. Moreover, his second post-conviction relief request was also denied by the state Supreme Court in June. Garcia was initially sentenced to death in 2017 after confessing to the brutal crime.
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SUMMARY: The polls for the 2025 Municipal Primary Elections in South Mississippi have closed, with residents voting across the Coast. In Bay St. Louis, notable results include incumbent Mayor Mike Favre and several council incumbents. Biloxi voters saw incumbent Mayor A.M. “FoFo” Gilich lead, with contests in various wards. Diamondhead, Gautier, Gulfport, Long Beach, Moss Point, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, and Pass Christian all recorded primary elections with multiple candidates across mayoral and council positions, predominantly Republicans and Democrats vying for positions. Unofficial results are still pending in some areas, with incumbency playing a significant role in many contests.
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SUMMARY: As Spring Break approaches, more boaters are expected on the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s waterways, which are popular for activities like kayaking, fishing, and jet skiing. Captain Michael Strickland of Marine Patrol emphasizes the importance of vessel safety, urging boaters to ensure their craft is sea-worthy and equipped with necessary safety gear, including personal flotation devices, a fire extinguisher, and visual distress signals. Additionally, anyone born after June 30, 1980, must possess a boat safety certificate. Strickland advises against boating under the influence and encourages familiarity with local laws to reduce accidents during the busy season.
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SUMMARY: Expect significant delays on Coast Transit Authority (CTA) fixed routes from April 11-14, 2025, due to Spring Break traffic on Highway 90 and Pass Road. A temporary Express Route will operate nonstop between Gulfport and Biloxi Transit Centers via I-10, starting April 11 at 1:00 p.m., with departures every 45 minutes until 7:45 p.m. The Beachcomber will have limited service, ending early on Friday and having no service on Saturday and Sunday. Pass Road services will end early on Friday and Saturday but will resume a Sunday schedule on April 13, albeit with potential traffic delays.
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