SUMMARY: COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – The heat and humidity remain high despite Independence Day celebrations. Heat advisories are in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM, with temperatures in the mid-90s and heat indices of 100-105. Residents should take precautions, such as drinking water and using sunscreen. Evening fireworks are expected to occur as isolated showers clear. Wednesday night will be warm with upper 70s temperatures. By Friday, an approaching cold front increases the rain chance, bringing likely showers and storms. Temperatures will slightly cool to the low-to-mid 90s, with warm overnight lows in the 70s.

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SUMMARY: In Jackson, Mississippi, the family of Dau Mabil and their attorneys are unable to agree on a suitable doctor for an independent autopsy. Mabil's initial autopsy by the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office identified his death as a drowning, but the manner of death remains undetermined. No signs of trauma were found, although ethanol was detected in his liver tissue. The disagreement involves attorney Lisa Ross and Mabil's brother, Bul Mabil, over the choice of pathologist Dr. Amy Gruszecki. Dau Mabil was found dead in the Pearl River in April 2024 after going missing in March.

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SUMMARY: A Hinds County Grand Jury indicted Victoria Cox for capital murder, kidnapping, and sexual battery, related to the abduction of two Louisiana girls, one of whom was found deceased in Mississippi. Alongside Cox, Daniel Callihan faces charges in both states, including the murder of Callie Brunett and the asphyxiation of her daughter, Erin, while Jalie, her sister, survived. Brunett was discovered with multiple stab wounds, prompting an Amber Alert for her missing daughters. Authorities are investigating potential human trafficking links. Callihan, now extradited to Louisiana, and Cox face multiple charges, including first-degree murder and aggravated kidnapping.

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