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Travel warning issued in Mississippi county after reports of shootings

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2 months ago

July 18, 2024

www.wjtv.com – Lawrencia Grose – 2024-07-18 18:31:41

SUMMARY: Law enforcement in Coahoma County, Mississippi, is warning people to avoid the Friars Point area near Highway One due to multiple reported shootings from 8 p.m. till early morning. The Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office believes the random attacks are gang-related. Residents are advised to leave the area and call 911. Though not officially confirmed by the sheriff, a family reported a fatal shooting, with the victim allegedly working in local farming. Debbie Watkins, a local resident, mentioned investigators were examining a crime scene nearby. Anyone affected should contact the sheriff’s office at 662-624-3085.

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Girlfriend of man convicted killing two near Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade pleads guilty

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1 hour ago

September 19, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-09-19 14:25:27

SUMMARY: Jenny Lukens, the girlfriend of Jordan Cummins, who was convicted of killing two people during the Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade in March 2023, pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution. She was sentenced on September 16, 2024, to 10 years, with six years suspended and four served under house arrest. Lukens admitted to misleading police to help Cummins, who received a life sentence for two counts of first-degree murder on June 24, 2024. During the trial, she testified that she was not physically assaulted by Cummins, despite inconsistencies in her story.

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State calls final witnesses in Carly Gregg trial

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3 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-09-19 12:31:19

SUMMARY: In the trial of Carly Gregg, a Rankin County teenager accused of killing her mother and injuring her stepfather, the state presented its final witnesses. Expert testimonies highlighted contradictions in Gregg’s statements post-arrest, notably her failure to mention hallucinations to medical professionals. Contrarily, a counselor found no signs of mental distress in her behavior. The state argued against Gregg’s potential insanity plea due to admitted marijuana use before the incident. After rejecting a plea deal, Gregg faces life in prison if convicted of murder and other charges. The shooting occurred in March 2024, with Gregg later apprehended nearby.

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One injured after shots fired into Jackson home

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4 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-09-19 11:31:46

SUMMARY: Capitol police in Jackson, Mississippi, are investigating a shooting that occurred around 5:30 a.m. on September 19, where shots were fired into a home and a vehicle. A homeowner reported that her son was shot in the knee while he was asleep and was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made yet, and authorities are seeking information from the public. Anyone with details is encouraged to contact Capitol police at 601-359-3125.

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