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Canton man pleads guilty to having sex with underage girls

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2 months ago

March 25, 2024

www.wjtv.com – Sethanie Smith – 2024-03-25 12:00:40

SUMMARY: 27-year-old Canton man Bruce Jermal Thompson was sentenced to 20 years in prison without the possibility of early release for having sex with underage girls. Thompson fathered a child with a 14-year-old girl when he was 22. He was also accused of having sex with another girl since she was 12. Thompson pled guilty in both cases and will have to register as a sex offender for life after his release. Police found explicit text messages between Thompson and the underage girl, confirming the sexual acts. Thompson's sentence was handed down by Madison and Rankin Counties' District Attorney Bubba Bramlett.

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Dozens of crews help clean up Columbus after storm

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5 hours ago

May 10, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Aundrea Self – 2024-05-10 19:17:40

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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Reform works to build new water plant

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6 hours ago

May 10, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-05-10 18:26:15

SUMMARY: Reform, Alabama has been facing a water crisis due to their outdated water system that hasn't been updated since 1923. Operations Manager Jonathan Bonner highlights the daily risk of system collapse. The city is currently building a new water plant to address these issues, with Mayor Melody Davis leading the efforts to improve the water supply through new wells and water lines. The city has faced catastrophic water losses, with residents going without water for days. The project aims to make the water system more resilient and provide adequate, clean, safe drinking water for the community. The project must be completed by September of the following year.

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Porch pirate wanted for stealing Amazon packages in Jackson area

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7 hours ago

May 10, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-10 16:51:36

SUMMARY: Jackson police are looking for a porch pirate caught on surveillance video stealing Amazon packages across the Jackson-metro area. Detective Tommie Brown said the suspect has taken packages from homes in both Clinton and Jackson. Residents are advised to report any stolen packages or provide additional information to the Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers. Contact JPD at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).

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