SUMMARY: The family of Joshua Brown, falsely accused of murdering Jackson State University (JSU) student Jaylen Burns, has filed a lawsuit against the university and several officials. Brown’s mother claims the defendants withheld crucial information that led to his wrongful arrest in 2023. He spent time in the Hinds County Detention Center under inhumane conditions before being exonerated, as video evidence proved he was 90 miles away during the incident. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, citing violations of Brown’s rights and the resultant damages to his reputation and mental health.

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SUMMARY: Lee County deputies arrested 58-year-old Glenn Jones following an incident where a woman was held against her will for over 24 hours. The authorities responded to a residence in the Verona area on October 13, where they discovered the woman had sustained multiple injuries, though specific details were not disclosed. Jones faces charges of kidnapping and aggravated domestic violence, with his bond set between $50,000 and $1 million. The situation highlights concerns about domestic violence in the community. Further updates can be followed on local news platforms.

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SUMMARY: East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) has received over $875,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission to enhance its nursing program at the Scooba campus. The funding will be utilized to purchase new equipment and hire additional nursing instructors, contributing to the growth of the nursing and health sciences program. This grant is part of a wider $68.2 million package allocated for 65 economic revitalization projects across 10 states, including Mississippi. Notably, EMCC is the only project in Mississippi to receive funding through the Appalachian Regional Commission’s partnership for opportunity, workforce, and economic revitalization initiative known as Power.

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