Mississippi News
MHP responds to four fatal crashes during 2023 Independence Day Travel Period
SUMMARY: During the 2023 Independence Day Holiday Travel Period in Mississippi, there were four fatal crashes. Troopers responded to a total of 76 crashes, resulting in 30 injuries. The fatal crashes occurred in Chickasaw, Panola, Marion, and Itawamba counties. The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued 4,458 citations, made 49 arrests for impaired driving, and cited 508 drivers for occupant restraint violations. In comparison to the previous year, there were fewer crashes, DUIs, and fatalities reported during the same holiday period.
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Woman killed in Madison County house fire
SUMMARY: A woman died in a house fire in Madison County, Mississippi. The fire was responded to by the Gluckstadt Fire Department and the Farmhaven Volunteer Fire Department. It occurred at a mobile home on Barnes Road, resulting in the death of 53-year-old Wendy Parker. The Madison County Coroner, EOC, Sheriff's Office, and State Fire Marshal's Office also responded. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Additionally, a man was arrested in Rankin County for trafficking 22 pounds of fentanyl.
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Man arrested in Rankin County for trafficking 22 pounds of fentanyl
SUMMARY: A man was arrested in Rankin County, Mississippi after deputies discovered 22 pounds of fentanyl during a traffic stop on Interstate 20. The driver, Arturo Gonsen-Miranda, was charged with aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance. The arrest was made after the deputies developed probable cause that the driver may be involved in drug trafficking. A K-9 partner named “Voodoo” alerted on the vehicle, leading to the discovery of two false compartments where the fentanyl was found. Gonsen-Miranda was taken to the Rankin County Jail, and no bond has been set for him at this time.
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JPS announces RFP for surplus school sites
SUMMARY: The Jackson Public School District (JPS) has launched a Request for Proposal (RFP) process and a new Repurposing Initiative Webpage to promote the reuse and redevelopment of surplus school sites in Jackson. This initiative aims to revitalize the properties and transform them into assets for the community. Several schools are set to close in the 2024-2025 school year, with plans for consolidation at a later date. JPS officials have received a lot of interest in the surplus properties and encourage competitive proposals through the RFP process and webpage for review by the Board of Trustees.
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