SUMMARY: In Jackson, Mississippi, Carolyn Catchings mourns her son, Robert Nelson, who was shot and killed in July 2022 while trying to inflate a tire. As police seek community assistance in solving the case, Catchings expresses her deep pain and desire for justice. She calls on witnesses to speak out, emphasizing the importance of using their voices to help bring closure. Jackson police are actively promoting their “Stand With Me” campaign, encouraging anyone with information to come forward to assist families in obtaining justice and closure in similar cases.

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SUMMARY: A crash involving two commercial vehicles occurred on Highway 481 near Wilson Bates Road in Rankin County, Mississippi, shortly before 2:00 p.m. on October 24. One driver became entrapped in their vehicle, which was carrying hazardous propane materials. Emergency responders, including multiple volunteer fire departments, worked for over two hours to rescue the driver, who was successfully freed around 4:00 p.m. and subsequently airlifted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The Mississippi Highway Patrol and Rankin County deputies managed traffic in the area while the cause of the accident is under investigation.

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SUMMARY: In Tupelo, Mississippi, police arrested Anthony Isby, accused of stealing lawn equipment from garages and service trucks. The thefts occurred in early October, with multiple victims providing descriptions and home security footage of the suspect. Isby’s identity was confirmed through this evidence, leading to his arrest on October 20. He faces three counts of Grand Larceny, with a bond set at $30,000. The incidents were reported in areas such as Lawndale Drive, Ida B. Wells Street, and North Green Street. Police continue to investigate the thefts as they work to recover the stolen equipment.

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