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Former Vice President Pence files paperwork launching 2024 presidential bid in challenge to Trump

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11 months ago

June 5, 2023

www.wcbi.com – Associated Press – 2023-06-05 11:03:00

SUMMARY: Former Vice President Mike Pence filed paperwork for his presidential campaign in 2024, challenging his former boss Donald Trump. Pence will formally launch his bid for the Republican nomination in Des Moines, Iowa. While Trump leads the early race for the nomination, Pence's supporters consider him a reliable conservative representing many policies of the Trump-Pence administration without the associated turmoil. Pence has warned against the growing populist tide in the Republican party, and aims to campaign aggressively in Iowa. His candidacy will target evangelical Christian voters and focus on reintroducing himself to voters.

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Jackson pastor concerned about sinkhole near bridge

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1 hour ago

May 3, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-05-03 16:39:56

SUMMARY: The pastor of Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson is calling for the condemnation of a bridge on Martin Luther King Boulevard near his church due to safety concerns. The bridge has been a problem for nearly a decade, with a large sinkhole recently appearing. The pastor is advocating for the city to take action, as the bridge has already been the site of a fatal accident and lacks guardrails. While repairs are being made, the pastor believes the street should be shut down to prevent further accidents. The City of Jackson has not responded to inquiries about the issue.

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Shopping trips ends with shoplifting charges for Lee County women

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1 hour ago

May 3, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-05-03 16:29:10

SUMMARY: Two Lee County women, Marie Thomas and Brandy Allred, were arrested in Tupelo for a substantial shoplifting case where they took over $1,000 worth of merchandise. Thomas was charged with felony shoplifting and her bond was set at $5,000, while Allred was also identified as a suspect in two grand larceny cases and was charged with felony shoplifting and two counts of grand larceny, with a bond set at $50,000. The incident occurred in February at a business on South Green Street in Tupelo. Follow WCBI on Facebook for continuous news updates.

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Man wanted for hitting woman in face, stealing purse in Jackson

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2 hours ago

May 3, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-03 16:18:20

SUMMARY: Jackson police are searching for a man who assaulted a woman and stole her purse in the 6300 block of Ridgewood Court. The suspect, described as a Black male, pushed the victim to the ground, hit her in the face, and fled with her purse. He later used her bank card to get gas. Police are asking anyone with information to contact them. The incident occurred on Monday, April 29. Detective Tommie Brown is leading the investigation. The suspect's whereabouts are unknown, and police are urging the public to come forward with any information that could help solve the case.

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