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Treasure hunter finds body inside abandoned Mississippi home
SUMMARY: A 23-year-old adventurer found a body in an abandoned house in Holly Springs, Mississippi, while metal detecting with his dad and friends. The body is being sent for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. The young man believes the person may have died while trying to stay warm. He and his father see it as a teachable moment and are discussing ways to be more aware of people in need. The discovery has left them shaken, with the realization sinking in that someone had died. They are both trying to learn from the experience and be better people.
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Teen arrested for fatal shooting at Hazlehurst basketball court
SUMMARY: A 17-year-old named Jeremiah Wilson has been arrested and charged with murder following the shooting of 23-year-old Jaylen Larry at the Hazlehurst Softball Complex basketball court on October 23. The incident occurred around 7:00 p.m. during a fight, after which Larry was shot multiple times and later died at the Copiah County Medical Center. Wilson turned himself in to authorities in Brookhaven. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
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Storm chance Tuesday PM, less hot for mid-week – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: A front is approaching north Mississippi, bringing chances of storms on Tuesday afternoon, with temperatures reaching the 80s to low 90s. Morning showers are expected, but scattered storms may become strong in the afternoon, posing risks of hail and gusty winds. Continued rain is likely into Tuesday night, especially southeast of the Natchez Trace. On Wednesday, temperatures will drop to the upper 70s, with more scattered showers anticipated as an upper low settles in the Mississippi Valley. The week‘s weather will be influenced by Hurricane Helene’s track, which could either increase or decrease local rain chances.
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Emcc hosts cooking for a cause competition
SUMMARY: The “Cooking for a Cause” competition at East Mississippi Community College provided college students with free meals while showcasing chefs from local institutions. The event aimed to alleviate food insecurity among students by using ingredients commonly found in food pantries. Chefs from Mississippi University for Women, Lion Hills, and EMCC participated, highlighting affordable meal preparation. Students expressed gratitude for the free food, emphasizing the financial challenges of college life and the help it provided amidst their tight budgets. The competition, a first for EMCC, allowed students to enjoy cooking and meals without the stress of cost.
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