SUMMARY: One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Jones County, Mississippi on Highway 29 near Little Sawmill Road. The crash involved a sedan and a pickup, with one person being ejected. One victim was deceased at the scene, while two others sustained minor and moderate injuries and were taken to a local hospital. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

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SUMMARY: A Brookhaven man, James Gove, was arrested in Adams County for an alleged rape. The investigation began on April 24 after a resident reported the incident. An arrest warrant was obtained on May 7, and Gove turned himself in on May 9. He has been charged with rape-assault with intent to ravish. The Adams County Sheriff's Office handled the case, with Sheriff Travis Patten leading the investigation. Gove's arrest follows reports of a porch pirate stealing Amazon packages in the area.

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SUMMARY: A strong storm system caused significant damage in Columbus, Mississippi, with high winds bringing down power lines and trees, including on the MUW campus. Emergency crews received numerous calls for help, with some people trapped in their homes. Firefighters responded to multiple house fires, with one resulting in major loss. The storm has been classified as a straight-line wind event, not a tornado. Crews are working to clean up debris and restore power, and officials are urging people to avoid affected areas for safety reasons. The tornado sirens were not activated because there was no tornado warning in the area.

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