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‘Wonderful to see’: Residents say they’re seeing progress days after Henifin takes over Jackson sewer

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fox40jackson.com – FOX40JACKSON.com – 2023-10-04 17:57:00

SUMMARY: Jackson, Mississippi resident Gavin Bird is relieved to finally see progress in addressing the city’s sewer system issues. After six months of calling the city, a sewer vacuum truck arrived to clean out a clogged manhole that had been releasing untreated sewage for over a year. This comes after U.S. District Court Judge Henry Wingate placed Jackson’s sewer system under the control of Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin. Henifin aims to bring the sewer system into compliance with federal water quality laws within four years, and the work is estimated to cost around $130 million.

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Teen pleads guilty to murder, other violent crimes in Jackson

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-15 19:57:00

SUMMARY: A teenager, Jamori Thompson, pled guilty to multiple crimes including murder, armed robbery, and three counts of armed carjacking on the day his trial was set to begin. Thompson, who was 13 at the time of the crimes occurring between February 9 and February 15, 2023, was identified in a series of carjackings after police responded to reports on Warner Avenue. Following his confession to killing Elvin Levy and committing other violent offenses, Thompson received a 25-year sentence for second-degree murder and additional sentences totaling 55 years for the other charges, including post-release supervision.

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Comfortable weekend ahead

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www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-11-15 18:36:00

SUMMARY: This weekend in Columbus, Mississippi promises comfortable outdoor temperatures in the lower 70s, with dry and sunny conditions on Saturday. Football fans should bundle up for Friday night’s games, as temperatures will drop to the upper 40s later in the evening. Sunday will see clouds and moisture returning, but high temperatures will remain in the lower 70s. Next week, temperatures are expected to stay above average before a cold front arrives on Tuesday, bringing rain and cooler air, with possible storms. However, severe weather threats currently appear low. Patience is advised as fall weather approaches from the north.

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Body of missing Jackson man found in wooded area

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-15 16:22:00

SUMMARY: Jackson police are investigating the discovery of 76-year-old Arthur Ray Mikell’s body, found in a wooded area east of South Gallatin Street. Mikell had been reported missing on September 17, 2024. His vehicle, a white 2012 Dodge Ram 1500, was also recovered. Detective Tommie Brown noted that the cause of death remains under investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information on the case to contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).

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