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Student gets over a million dollars in scholarship money

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SUMMARY: 17-year-old Matthew Parker has received over $1.6 million in scholarship offers from 15 different universities, full ride offers from and Xavier. His hard work in academics, , and volunteering has paid off, with his mother helping him navigate the scholarship . Matthew, a Brandon High School student, is proud to have overcome racist stereotypes and negative stigmas associated with black people in Mississippi. Despite the challenges of balancing school, sports, and work, Matthew has found and will be attending Xavier . He is to make his family proud and continue his academic journey.

Jackson student given huge in scholarship funds

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Body cam video shows Rankin deputies rescuing truck driver

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Rankin County Sheriff Bailey released body cam Wednesday that shows deputies rescuing a truck driver after a crash.

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Fire damages apartments on County Line Road

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SUMMARY: of a North apartment complex are recovering after a devastating early morning fire destroyed their homes. Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Arman reported that the fire originated in Building B at Somerset Place Apartments, forcing the evacuation of all eight units. The top four apartments were severely damaged, with one unit entirely exposed and charred. Neighbors expressed shock and trauma at the scene, describing the community as typically quiet and supportive. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Man pleads guilty to 2021 Natchez homicide

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SUMMARY: Terrence Shelby Jr., a 20-year-old, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder after a fatal shooting at Williams Apartments led to the of Mel Chapman. The incident occurred in January 2021 a fight. Chapman succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. Shelby has been to 30 years in prison for the .

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