Mississippi News
Which Mississippi storm shelters are open on Nov. 20?
SUMMARY: In anticipation of severe weather on November 20, 2023, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is opening various shelters to ensure resident safety. Shelters include locations in Lamar, Forrest, Claiborne, Adams, Jones, and Rankin counties, with specific addresses provided. Some shelters will open at 5 p.m., while others will remain open until the weather threat subsides. The public is urged to stay updated on the changing weather conditions by following the Storm Team 12 forecast.
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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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News from the South - Tennessee News Feed6 days agoTennessee among 5 states with most deaths from house fires
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News from the South - Georgia News Feed5 days agoHilton Head woman robbed, burned with chemicals
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News from the South - Florida News Feed7 days agoFormer Palatka city manager accused of concealing business ties in land deal
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News from the South - Texas News Feed4 days agoUS House members want answers on Texas’ decision to not review maternal deaths after near-total abortion ban
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