Mississippi News
‘This is a heavyweight match’
SUMMARY: Mississippi State women’s basketball faces a tough challenge as they host the reigning national champion LSU Tigers in a match following LSU’s narrow loss to South Carolina. Head coach Sam Purcell emphasizes the competitive nature of the SEC, where any team could win on any given day. The team is dealing with injuries but is now healthy and ready for a heavyweight match in the conference, which is considered one of the best in the country. Purcell stresses the need to be a four-quarter team and acknowledges the potential for any team to beat anyone. The game tips off on Monday night at 6 o’clock at the Humphrey Coliseum.
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Monroe county sheriff’s department investigating church fire
SUMMARY: Harmony Baptist Church in Monroe County, Mississippi, was destroyed by fire last Friday night, leaving caretaker Mary Nell Dorris in shock. She received a panicked call from a neighbor while asleep and rushed to the scene, where she stayed until the early morning. The historic church, built in the mid 1800s and lacking gas or electric power, is suspected to have been intentionally set ablaze. While no injuries were reported, Dorris mourns the loss of cherished memories associated with the church. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating and urges anyone with information to come forward.
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Tupelo Police investigate ATM ‘Jackpotting’ heist
SUMMARY: Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka reported progress in an ATM jackpotting investigation after a bank employee discovered forced entry at the Community Bank Branch on November 13. The machine was found partially open, leading to a significant cash theft. Surveillance footage captured two suspects in a silver Honda Accord, believed to be connected to similar crimes statewide. Jackpotting involves inserting malware into ATMs to dispense cash. The FBI has been notified, and police are collaborating with state agencies. Chief Quaka expressed confidence in making arrests and urged banks to keep their systems updated and secure.
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Bond set for three accused of assaulting woman in Vicksburg
SUMMARY: Three suspects were arrested in Vicksburg, Mississippi, after a violent assault was streamed live on Facebook on November 9. Ronjanae Hill (24), Marcus Ross (33), and Charles Doss (27), all from Vicksburg, were charged with aggravated assault. They appeared in Vicksburg Municipal Court on November 12. Hill and Ross each received a $75,000 bond, while Doss’s bond was set at $100,000. All three were bound over to the Warren County Grand Jury. The assault occurred at an apartment complex, and further details about the incident were not disclosed.
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