Mississippi News
Second person has died during winter storm
SUMMARY: A winter storm and arctic blast have caused two deaths in Mississippi. The extreme cold led to the death of one person in Sharkey County, while the first fatality was due to a traffic accident in Humphreys County, both in the Mississippi Delta. Cold weather is expected to continue for the rest of the week. Ice is still being reported on roads in the WCBI viewing area, including in west Alabama, and roads in Lamar and Pickens Counties have been deemed impassable. Authorities are encouraging people to conserve energy.
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SUMMARY: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Democratic Party called for a boycott of the Mississippi State Fair following a rally for former President Donald Trump at the Mississippi Ag Museum. The rally, held on June 6 and hosted by Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson, occurred after Trump was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records in New York. Gipson criticized the charges during the rally, while Mississippi Democratic Party Chair Cheikh Taylor condemned state leaders for supporting Trump. The party urged the public to boycott the 2024 Mississippi State Fair, an event linked to Gipson's office.
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Jury selection begins for man accused of killing two near Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade
SUMMARY: Jury selection for Jordan Cummins began on June 10, 2024, following his alleged killing of two people near Hal's St. Paddy's Parade in March 2023. Opening statements are scheduled for June 11. Cummins' bond was revoked on February 6, 2024, at the request of the Hinds County District Attorney, who cited violations including contacting co-defendant Jenny Lukens and breaking curfew. Cummins, charged with two counts of first-degree murder and contraband, was initially given a $250,000 bond in July 2023. He claimed self-defense during a March 2023 court appearance. Lukens was indicted for hindering prosecution in June 2023.
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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Lottery's May transfer of $9,415,899.75 to the state's Education Enhancement Fund (EEF) brings the total for Fiscal Year 2024 to $115,999,429.76. After fulfilling the first $80 million for roads and bridges by February, any additional proceeds go to the EEF, totalling $35,999,429.76 so far. The EEF, which receives ongoing state money, supports early learning collaboratives, math and career coaches, the Teacher Supply Fund, the Mississippi Student Information System upgrades, and technical education grants. The EEF will continue to receive the lottery transfers until the end of June 2024, with figures contingent on financial audits.
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