Mississippi News
A year after air conditioning came to Parchman, most of Mississippi’s prisons are still without relief from the heat
SUMMARY: Despite a year of air conditioning installation at Mississippi's oldest prison, incarcerated individuals in Unit 29 and other prisons still endure sweltering heat due to funding constraints. The heat index is expected to reach up to 115 degrees, posing health risks. The Mississippi Corrections Commissioner estimates that it will take another year and a half to provide air conditioning to these facilities. In the meantime, the Department of Corrections plans to use industrial fans and provide ice, ice water, and electrolyte drinks for relief. Extreme heat can have severe consequences, and previous reports have found associations between high temperatures and prison deaths.
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SUMMARY: A suspect in a January 2024 homicide in Jackson, Mississippi, has been identified as Antonio Hackett, Sr., 46. An arrest warrant has been issued for him on murder charges, and he is considered armed and dangerous. The shooting took place on Bay Street near Ridgway Street, resulting in the victim's death. Anyone with information on Hackett's whereabouts is urged to contact Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
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SUMMARY: Jackson resident Samuel Harrison received a $17,000 water bill, shocking him as he had never seen such a high bill before. He believes there may be a leak near his home causing the issue or a faulty water meter. Despite contacting JXN Water, he feels he is not getting the assistance he needs and was told to hire his own plumber. Harrison is frustrated by the lack of help and the unexpected financial burden of the water bill, as he and his girlfriend are the only ones living at the residence.
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SUMMARY: Cooper Lighting Solutions will close its Vicksburg, Mississippi facility, transitioning lighting fixture manufacturing to other locations. Regional suppliers and company locations will handle poles operations with no service interruptions expected. The decision impacts employees who will be managed respectfully and professionally. Employees will remain with the company until the transfer of work is completed, and they can apply for open positions at other facilities if qualified. The closure has been communicated in compliance with local and federal laws.
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SuperTalk FM7 days agoDriver’s education set to become mandatory in Mississippi as bill passes
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State approves $160M to expand Highway 7 to four lanes in Lafayette County
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Legislation outlawing ‘squatted’ vehicles in Mississippi signed into law
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