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St. John: Even from Italy, Mississippi is still home
SUMMARY: The author expresses a deep attachment to their hometown, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, describing themselves as “Mississippi to the core.” Despite travels, including feeling surprisingly at home in Tuscany, Italy, due to similarities in landscape, agriculture, hospitality, and family values, the author reaffirms their roots in Mississippi. Hosting tours across Europe, they still see Mississippi as the quintessential home. They gained appreciation for their home's rich musical heritage through experiences abroad, realizing Mississippi's significant cultural contributions, especially in music. The author concludes that Mississippi's warmth and hospitality are unparalleled, subtly enriching the world's cultural fabric. The text ends with recipes for Gnocchi with Butter and Sage and homemade Gnocchi, showcasing a culinary connection with Italian cuisine.
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Biloxi man could face death penalty for killing 2-year-old stepson
SUMMARY: Joseph David Heard faces the death penalty after being convicted of killing his two-year-old stepson in Biloxi. Heard and his wife, Hailey Leann Heard, were arrested in January 2022, charged with felony child abuse following the child's unresponsiveness and subsequent death, marked by multiple bruises and a broken bone. Hailey admitted to concealing the abuse and testified against Joseph, resulting in her charge being reduced to first-degree murder with a life sentence. Joseph, found guilty of capital murder, awaits sentencing, facing either the death penalty or life without parole.
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Jackson woman who killed another with her car has conviction upheld
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Court of Appeals has upheld Brittany Carter's conviction for the second-degree murder of Chornell Mayfield in 2017. Carter struck Mayfield with her car after a long-standing feud, leading to Mayfield's comatose state for two years until her death in 2019. Carter, who was sentenced to 40 years with 10 suspended, contested the evidence and claimed self-defense, but the court affirmed the conviction. Additionally, Carter faces a concurrent five-year sentence for possessing a stolen firearm, resulting in a total of 32 years in prison. The full court decision is available online.
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Couple arrested after husband received unemployment benefits while in prison
SUMMARY: Brandon Williams and Miranda Trulove from Mississippi have been arrested for conspiring to defraud the state by claiming unemployment benefits for Williams while he was incarcerated. Williams would call Trulove from prison to apply for benefits on his behalf, which he then received through a debit card that she used. It's illegal in the state to obtain unemployment benefits while in prison. State Auditor Shad White emphasized the use of technology to uncover such fraud. If convicted, the couple could face up to five years in prison and $1,000 in fines each.
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