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Two Mississippi Gulf Coast anglers break state saltwater fish records
SUMMARY: Two anglers from Mississippi's Gulf Coast set state records for saltwater fishing. Nathan Bosarge from Biloxi caught a 23-pound, 3.2-ounce Golden Tilefish on May 20, surpassing the 2021 record by Dustin Conway. Mark Kleinpeter from Gautier set the record for Permit with an 11-pound, 11.2-ounce fish using a spear on May 29, breaking Sean Cook's 2020 record. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has certified both records. Stay informed with Mississippi's news by subscribing to their free newsletter.
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Engineer charged with obstruction of justice following 2017 plane crash that killed 16 military members
SUMMARY: A former Georgia engineer, James Michael Fisher, has been arrested for making false statements and obstructing justice in a federal investigation into a military plane crash that killed 16 personnel in Mississippi on July 10, 2017. The incident involved a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130, known as “Yanky 72,” and led to the deaths of 15 Marines and one Navy corpsman. Fisher, previously a lead propulsion engineer, allegedly concealed key documents and provided false information to investigators. He faces two counts each of false statements and obstruction, with a potential 20-year prison sentence. The case is led by multiple investigative agencies and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Scott Leary and Philip Levy.
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State Fire Marshal gives tips on 4th of July fireworks safety
SUMMARY: The Mississippi State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) urges residents to practice firework safety for the upcoming Independence Day. Key tips include: observing local laws, reading and following firework directions, never pointing or throwing fireworks at others, buying from reliable sellers, keeping fireworks in cool and dry places, and having an adult present when using them. Additionally, it's crucial to dispose of used fireworks in water, use them outdoors away from homes and dry areas, and never give fireworks to children. In 2023, $2.7 billion was spent on fireworks, with 73% of injuries occurring around July 4.
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Mississippi Country Music Trail marker to be unveiled at Grammy Museum in Cleveland
SUMMARY: A new marker on the Mississippi Country Music Trail will be unveiled at the Grammy Museum Mississippi in Cleveland. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, July 16 at 5 p.m., will honor notable artists such as Tammy Wynette, Marty Stuart, Faith Hill, and Charley Pride, among others. Grammy Museum Executive Director Emily Havens expressed pride in receiving the marker, highlighting Mississippi's significant contributions to country music. Since 1958, the state has had numerous Grammy nominations and wins, boasting the most wins per capita in the U.S. This will be Cleveland's first marker on the trail.
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