Mississippi News
Tupelo man arrested for violating traffic laws, gun possession
SUMMARY: A Tupelo man, Allen Zinn, was arrested on September 18 after police observed him committing multiple traffic violations on South Gloster Street. Upon stopping him, Zinn disclosed that he had a firearm in his vehicle. Officers discovered the weapon and, upon checking his identification, found that he was a convicted felon. Consequently, Zinn was charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. His bond was set at $10,000, but he remains in custody due to a hold placed by the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
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Mississippi News
Weekend front expected
SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, temperatures are set to peak this week, reaching the upper 80s on Friday, the hottest day. Overnight lows will drop to the mid-50s. As the weekend approaches, Saturday will maintain warm temperatures in the mid-80s, with a cold front bringing cooler air on Sunday, dropping highs to the upper 70s. Expect extra clouds and a slight chance of showers for Sunday, while lows will remain in the mid-50s. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, especially during Friday night high school football games.
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Mississippi News
Jackson mother wants justice for son killed in shooting two years ago
SUMMARY: In Jackson, Mississippi, Carolyn Catchings mourns her son, Robert Nelson, who was shot and killed in July 2022 while trying to inflate a tire. As police seek community assistance in solving the case, Catchings expresses her deep pain and desire for justice. She calls on witnesses to speak out, emphasizing the importance of using their voices to help bring closure. Jackson police are actively promoting their “Stand With Me” campaign, encouraging anyone with information to come forward to assist families in obtaining justice and closure in similar cases.
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Mississippi News
Driver entrapped after two commercial vehicles crash in Rankin County
SUMMARY: A crash involving two commercial vehicles occurred on Highway 481 near Wilson Bates Road in Rankin County, Mississippi, shortly before 2:00 p.m. on October 24. One driver became entrapped in their vehicle, which was carrying hazardous propane materials. Emergency responders, including multiple volunteer fire departments, worked for over two hours to rescue the driver, who was successfully freed around 4:00 p.m. and subsequently airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The Mississippi Highway Patrol and Rankin County deputies managed traffic in the area while the cause of the accident is under investigation.
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