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Teen sentenced for fatal DUI crash in Rankin County

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-04-02 09:12:23

SUMMARY: 19-year-old Colby James Tackett has been sentenced to 15 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections for aggravated DUI resulting in the death of 62-year-old Beverly Luckett in a head-on collision on Highway 471 in Rankin County. Tackett was intoxicated at the time of the crash, and it was revealed that he had been arrested for underage drinking just two weeks before the fatal incident. District Attorney Bramlett expressed remorse for the tragic loss of Luckett and emphasized that Tackett will have to live with the consequences of his actions.

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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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