Mississippi News
Warren County mother found guilty in son’s death
SUMMARY: A Warren County mother, Brooke Mallett, was found guilty of manslaughter and child neglect related to the 2023 death of her young son. Mallett and her then-boyfriend, John Duke Walker, were arrested after the child’s death in April 2023. Authorities were alerted by a resident about a five-year-old with special needs found alone. Deputies discovered Mallett was unaware of the child’s absence and also found a missing three-year-old in a nearby pond, who was pronounced dead. Mallett faces up to 20 years for manslaughter and up to five years for each child neglect charge, with sentencing scheduled for June 27.
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Monroe county sheriff’s department investigating church fire
SUMMARY: Harmony Baptist Church in Monroe County, Mississippi, was destroyed by fire last Friday night, leaving caretaker Mary Nell Dorris in shock. She received a panicked call from a neighbor while asleep and rushed to the scene, where she stayed until the early morning. The historic church, built in the mid 1800s and lacking gas or electric power, is suspected to have been intentionally set ablaze. While no injuries were reported, Dorris mourns the loss of cherished memories associated with the church. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating and urges anyone with information to come forward.
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Bond set for three accused of assaulting woman in Vicksburg
SUMMARY: Three suspects were arrested in Vicksburg, Mississippi, after a violent assault was streamed live on Facebook on November 9. Ronjanae Hill (24), Marcus Ross (33), and Charles Doss (27), all from Vicksburg, were charged with aggravated assault. They appeared in Vicksburg Municipal Court on November 12. Hill and Ross each received a $75,000 bond, while Doss’s bond was set at $100,000. All three were bound over to the Warren County Grand Jury. The assault occurred at an apartment complex, and further details about the incident were not disclosed.
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Columbus organizations team up for annual Turkey Drive
SUMMARY: The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and the Community Benefit Committee are organizing their annual Turkey Drive to ensure residents have a turkey for Thanksgiving. They are requesting frozen turkey donations from local residents and businesses, which can be dropped off at the Sheriff’s Office until November 21. Last year, they gave away 1,800 turkeys. The Turkey Giveaway, open to Lowndes County residents, will take place on November 23 at 10 a.m. at the Lowndes County Sportsplex. This marks the 5th year of the giveaway, aiming to provide a festive meal for those in need.
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