Mississippi News
Waste Pro hosts ‘Tired of Tires” harvest day in Columbus
SUMMARY: Waste Pro hosted a ‘Tired of Tires’ harvest day in Columbus, Mississippi, allowing residents to dispose of up to 30 tires at no cost. The event, aimed at keeping the city beautiful, helps prevent tires from being dumped on the streets and in drains, reducing the risk of flooding. Ward 5 Councilman Stephen Jones emphasized the importance of this initiative in maintaining the city’s aesthetic appeal. This was the second annual city-wide event of its kind, reflecting the commitment to environmental stewardship and community beautification. Residents were encouraged to participate in keeping Columbus clean and attractive.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (December 20-22), Mississippi offers a variety of festive events. In Jackson, enjoy Food Truck Friday, candlelight concerts, a Grinch movie screening, and Journey to the North Pole. In Ridgeland, experience Merry Bingo, Christmas on the Green, and Fleet Feet Coffee Run. Vicksburg hosts Rock the Halls, while Natchez offers a European Christmas Shopping Village. Other activities include Santa scuba diving at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, and Magic of Lights in Brandon. Hattiesburg features Lights of the Wild and Teddy Bear Tea with Santa. Numerous holiday events are available across the state.
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SUMMARY: Prosecutors in Jackson are seeking a protective order to prevent the release of sensitive information in a bribery case involving Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, and City Councilman Aaron Banks. The motion aims to protect personal, financial, and grand jury information, fearing it could impair investigations and fair trial rights. The three officials face charges related to a bribery scheme involving $80,000 in bribes for approving a real estate development project. Other individuals, including former City Councilwoman Angelique Lee and Sherik Marve Smith, are also implicated, with Smith pleading guilty to conspiracy.
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Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse
SUMMARY: Luigi Nicholas Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, was arrested in Pennsylvania and charged with the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Mangione, who expressed disdain for corporate greed and the health insurance industry, was found with a gun matching the murder weapon and fraudulent IDs. He initially gave false identification but was recognized at a McDonald’s. Mangione, who wrote a three-page document expressing anti-corporate sentiments, is being extradited to New York. His family, shocked by his arrest, expressed condolences to Thompson’s family. Mangione had no prior criminal complaints but had a history of severe back pain.
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Local News7 days agoHard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi Honors Veterans with Wreath-Laying Ceremony and Holiday Giving Initiative
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Local News7 days agoMDOT suspends work, urges safe driving for holiday travel
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed7 days agoHow Kentucky Children's Hospital keeps spirits bright during the holidays
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News from the South - Missouri News Feed6 days agoDriver killed by police after driving truck through Texas mall, injuring 5
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News from the South - Missouri News Feed7 days agoEric DeValkenaere’s sentence commuted in Cameron Lamb killing
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SuperTalk FM7 days agoFree gift or not? Mississippi police warn of ‘brushing’ scam during holiday season
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