Mississippi News
Testimony continues in Lowndes County murder trial
SUMMARY: The state has concluded its case in the murder trial of Wayne Fraser. Prosecutors presented three days of testimony, including statements from the victim’s brother who claimed that Fraser called him on the morning of Natalie Ryan-Fraser’s death, saying she had shot herself. The brother then contacted 911. Natalie Fraser, a professor at Angelo State University in Texas, was visiting her husband in Caledonia, Mississippi at the time of the incident. The trial may continue throughout the weekend. For the latest news and updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and Twitter.
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Starkville man found not guilty for embezzlement in Oktibbeha Co.
SUMMARY: Clarence Parks, a former firefighter from Starkville, was found not guilty of embezzlement by an Oktibbeha County jury on October 31. His arrest occurred in May 2022 following investigations prompted by internal and external complaints. Prosecutors accused him of misusing a city-owned vehicle for personal use between March 2021 and April 2022. The jury deliberated for approximately two hours before reaching their verdict.
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Vehicle accident claims man’s life in Alabama
SUMMARY: A car accident in Fayette, Alabama, around 2 a.m. on October 31, resulted in the death of Thomas Bellsnyder IV. The single-vehicle crash occurred on County Road 35 when Bellsnyder’s Chevy Equinox veered off the road and struck a tree. He was not wearing a seatbelt and died at the scene. A passenger in the vehicle was injured and airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
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$67 million to pay for Mississippi bridge replacements
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $67.5 million grant to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to replace 13 aging bridges in central Mississippi. These bridges, constructed between 1928 and 1939, are critical for connecting rural areas to urban centers like Jackson. The new structures will meet current design standards, featuring 12-foot-wide lanes and 6-foot-wide shoulders to enhance safety and accommodate freight and vehicle traffic. Acting Federal Highway Administrator Kristin White emphasized the importance of bridge infrastructure for community connectivity and economic efficiency.
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