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Hinds County approves pay increase for detention officers
SUMMARY: The Hinds County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi has approved a pay increase for detention officers. Starting from August 1, 2023, the salary for detention officers will be increased from $31,000 to $35,000. Additionally, detention sergeants' pay will increase from $35,300 to $40,000, and detention lieutenants' pay will increase from $38,200 to $42,500. This decision is part of the administration's efforts to improve recruitment and retention within the department by providing competitive pay. Previously, operations deputies and dispatchers also received significant pay increases. Sheriff Tyree Jones stated that the support for these increases is long overdue and will help address fair and competitive pay for the county's law enforcement staff.
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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld Antoine Carr's conviction and life sentence for the first-degree murder of Jackson rapper Lonnie Taylor, known as Lil Lonnie. Carr's appeal, which claimed prosecutorial misconduct, was rejected, with the court finding no reversible error. The conviction stems from an April 2018 shooting where Taylor was found shot in a vehicle. Carr, along with Monya Davis and Marshun Carr, were arrested in Texas. Davis also received a life sentence, which he unsuccessfully appealed, while Marshun Carr was sentenced to 18 years. The shooting took place on April 19, 2018, in Jackson, Mississippi.
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SUMMARY: East Webster baseball triumphed over West Marion 12-6 in game one of the 3A championship series. Despite falling behind 6-3 after a tough fourth inning, East Webster rallied with nine unanswered runs for the win. Wolverines' head coach Blake Hutchison attributed the victory to a team effort and noted their strong response to adversity. With this win, East Webster remains undefeated in the playoffs and is now one win away from securing their fourth state title. They will play game two at 1 p.m. on Thursday.
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SUMMARY: A Columbus man, Elonzo Latham, convicted of a child sex crime, is evading law enforcement. Latham, convicted in absentia for sexual battery involving a child under 13 from October 2021 to January 2022, failed to attend the closing arguments of his trial. The jury took just 15 minutes to reach a unanimous decision. Authorities urge anyone with information on Latham's whereabouts to contact Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers or the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office, or utilize the P3 Tips App. He faces 20 years to life in prison upon capture and sentencing. Follow WCBI for updates.
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