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Lowndes County Sportsplex progresses toward anticipated opening
SUMMARY: The opening of the new Sportsplex in Lowndes County is expected to happen soon. Board members are finishing up the necessary inspections and installations of the property. There is a possibility of a soft opening this month, with a tournament taking place on four of the fields. However, the other four fields are not ready yet. If the county is unable to host a tournament, the opening will have to wait until spring. The progress of the Sportsplex can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.
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SUMMARY: Gulfport police arrested 17-year-old Lawrence Corley IV and charged him with two counts of capital murder after a shooting on May 13. One victim, Temi Lawal, was found dead at the scene, while another victim, Lorenzo Stennis, died from his injuries at the hospital. Police determined that an armed robbery planned by Corley, Lawal, and Stennis led to the deaths of the victims. Corley was denied bond and booked into the Harrison County Adult Detention Center. Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Gulfport Police Department.
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SUMMARY: Nineteen-year-old Daveon Lindsey appeared in court for the murder of Melvin McNair, Jr. at a Jackson park. Lindsey was denied bond for capital murder and armed robbery charges, but received bonds for other related charges. The shooting happened at Parham Bridges Park, where McNair was found dead, and his stolen vehicle was recovered. Lindsey led police on a chase and admitted to shooting McNair with an assault rifle. Lindsey was found with the victim's blood and credit cards. His motive remains unknown. Lindsey has a prior arrest for burglary.
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SUMMARY: U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson has requested the FBI to investigate the disappearance of Latasha Crump Coleman, who went missing on July 18, 2023. Despite efforts by local law enforcement, her whereabouts remain unknown. Coleman's family suspects her husband may know something about her disappearance, leading to a confrontation between the families in December 2023. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones confirmed five adults were arrested after the brawl. Thompson emphasized the importance of a thorough investigation and urged anyone with information to contact the FBI tip line, Crime Stoppers, or the Jackson Police Department.
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