Mississippi News

Two plead guilty to kidnapping, rape of two-year-old in Mississippi

Published

3 months ago

August 2, 2024

www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-08-02 12:58:34

SUMMARY: In Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, District Attorney Hal Kittrell announced that Keldrick Magee, 45, and Kim Lodge, 64, pled guilty to multiple charges including kidnapping, sexual battery, and rape of a two-year-old boy. The incident began on December 30, 2021, when the child went missing, only to be found 15 hours later, abandoned and abused. Investigators linked Magee to the crime and arrested both men in January 2022 while they attempted to flee. Kittrell emphasized the horrific nature of their actions and stated that the sentences they received reflect the gravity of the crimes committed against the victim.

Read the full article

The post Two plead guilty to kidnapping, rape of two-year-old in Mississippi appeared first on www.wjtv.com

Related Topics:Featured Mississippi News News

Up Next

Six killed in Winston County crash

Don't Miss

Miss Teen Mississippi, Addie Carver, wins Miss Teen USA

Mississippi News

Former Mississippi community college honor society advisor pleads guilty to embezzlement

Published

1 hour ago

November 13, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-11-13 12:28:00

SUMMARY: Robin Lowe, a former advisor for the Phi Theta Kappa honor society at Itawamba Community College in Mississippi, pleaded guilty to embezzlement. She misappropriated funds intended for the honor society for her personal use. Following her prosecution in Itawamba County Circuit Court, Lowe received a sentence of 20 years in prison, with 19 years suspended. Additionally, she was ordered to complete one year in an Intensive Supervision Program and pay $1,511.50 in fines. This case highlights issues of financial misconduct within educational institutions.

Read the full article

The post Former Mississippi community college honor society advisor pleads guilty to embezzlement appeared first on www.wjtv.com

Mississippi News

Lights being installed along Highway 18 in Jackson

Published

2 hours ago

November 13, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wjtv.com – Cameron Smith – 2024-11-13 11:18:00

SUMMARY: Crews in Jackson, Mississippi, are installing new lights along Highway 18 between Thousand Oaks Drive and TV Road. Councilman Brian Grizzell expressed excitement over the project, which has been planned for several years and funded using Grand Gulf Evacuation funds. With an annual income of about $2 million from these funds, Grizzell emphasized that increased lighting will improve safety for pedestrians and drivers, reduce accidents, and make the area more attractive for business. The councilman anticipates that this section of the highway will be fully illuminated by the end of 2024.

Read the full article

The post Lights being installed along Highway 18 in Jackson appeared first on www.wjtv.com

Mississippi News

MUW Owls cheer on Children’s of Mississippi patients before game

Published

3 hours ago

November 13, 2024

Staff Editor

www.wcbi.com – Kailey Cox – 2024-11-13 10:54:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi University for Women Owls men’s basketball team visited Children’s of Mississippi on November 12, where they engaged with patients through games and art activities in the Rainbow Garden. This initiative highlights the hospital’s role as the state’s only facility dedicated to pediatric care. Children’s of Mississippi is part of the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), which works to provide specialized healthcare services across the state. UMMC also functions as an academic medical center, aiming to enhance Mississippi’s health through education and research while offering facilities such as the state’s only Level I trauma center.

Read the full article

The post MUW Owls cheer on Children’s of Mississippi patients before game appeared first on www.wcbi.com