SUMMARY: Cleon Walker, 23, was arrested following a mass shooting on August 17 at The Daiquiri Bar in downtown Jackson, which resulted in one death and five injuries. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced Walker faces charges of murder and five counts of aggravated assault. On the night of the shooting, law enforcement discovered six individuals with gunshot wounds; one, identified as 25-year-old Niger Devon McGee, was pronounced dead. The bar temporarily closed after the tragedy but has since reopened. The establishment expressed their condolences and commitment to cooperating with the investigation.

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SUMMARY: As Ole Miss and Mississippi State prepare for their SEC matchups this weekend, both programs have released player availability reports in compliance with a new SEC rule mandating transparency on athlete participation. Ole Miss lists 26 players, with 14 labeled as “probable” for their game against Kentucky, including notable names like Jared Ivey and Caleb Warren. Mississippi State faces Texas without key players, including quarterback Blake Shapen, while star safety Isaac Smith is marked “probable.” Both games will be broadcasted, with Ole Miss facing Kentucky at 11 a.m. and Mississippi State meeting Texas at 3:15 p.m.

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SUMMARY: On Wednesday, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland met with Mississippi law enforcement and community leaders to discuss a civil investigation into the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office. He highlighted the DOJ’s accomplishments under his leadership, pointing to a significant decrease in violent crime, particularly an 11.6% drop in homicides in 2023. Garland addressed the ongoing issues of violent crime, drug trafficking, and gun trafficking, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive investigation into constitutional rights violations by the sheriff’s department. He also noted federal support for Jackson, Mississippi, to enhance law enforcement resources and forensic science capabilities.

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