Mississippi News
Looking to past and present: MUW alumni tour campus
SUMMARY: Homecoming weekend at MUW in Columbus, Mississippi brings together leaders, students, and alumni to celebrate shared connections. President Nora Miller led alumni on a campus tour during the event, emphasizing the importance of re-engaging with the campus community. Despite past disagreements, alumni unite to defend the honor and future of the institution. The event also featured a performance by the MUW jazz band. Alumni activities focus on more than just reminiscing, with an emphasis on sharing the value of education and supporting the growth of the university. The weekend serves as a time to reflect on the past and look towards the future.
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Mississippi News
Silver Alert issued for 63-year-old Jackson woman
SUMMARY: A Silver Alert has been issued for Linda Gray, a 63-year-old woman from Jackson, Mississippi. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) reported she was last seen around 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, in the 1000 block of Raymond Road. Gray was wearing white and blue scrubs with black shoes and has no top teeth. Family members noted she has a medical condition that may impair her judgment. Anyone with information on her whereabouts should contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234 or call 911.
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Mississippi News
Mississippi teen arrested after threatening Waffle House, shooting at man
SUMMARY: A Mississippi teenager, Jaden Bryant Maples, was arrested after allegedly threatening customers and employees inside a Waffle House on May 22, 2024. According to Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter, Maples called the restaurant on Highway 63 with threats, then rammed a man's vehicle on the highway, causing it to wreck. The victim escaped on foot while Maples shot at him multiple times. Authorities arrested Maples on May 30 after finding several firearms and ammunition in his home. He was charged with attempted murder and making terrorist threats and was denied bond during his court appearance on May 31.
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Mississippi News
Fourth suspect arrested for 2023 Port Gibson homicide
SUMMARY: A fourth suspect, Jamarrious Hamilton, has been arrested in connection to the January 15, 2023 shooting death of Carl McDaniel in Port Gibson, Mississippi. McDaniel's body was discovered inside a pickup truck on Chinquepin Street. Hamilton was apprehended by the U.S. Marshal's Service and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI). Earlier arrests include Robert Mays and Natasha McDaniel, the victim's wife, both charged with first-degree murder, and Justin Bailey, who was arrested in February 2023.
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