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African-American woman breaks barriers, makes history in Oktibbeha Co.
SUMMARY: JoHelen Walker has become the first African American Tax Assessor and Collector in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, after serving as Deputy Clerk for 24 years combined in Lowndes County and Starkville. Walker, familiar with community issues, advocates for new ideas and active problem-solving. She’s known for going the extra mile in explaining processes to residents and even assisting them where possible beyond her office’s scope. Walker encourages aspiring young leaders to be persistent and understand their purpose rather than giving up when faced with challenges. Her journey reflects her belief in being the change one wants to see.
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SUMMARY: A woman was arrested for allegedly stabbing a man to death at a McDonald’s in Jackson, Mississippi, on October 13. During an altercation, she used a large knife, leading to the victim’s death. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade reported that officers are examining surveillance footage from the restaurant. The identity of the victim remains undisclosed, and it is unclear if the two individuals knew each other. The woman is expected to face murder charges. Wade expressed the tragedy of the incident occurring in a place typically associated with family dining.
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SUMMARY: The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is tracking a disturbance developing in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, with a 30% chance of further development as it moves westward or southwestward. Currently located a few hundred miles from the Cabo Verde Islands, the system may encounter conditions more favorable for growth by mid-week, despite initially moving into less conducive environments. Over the next ten days, the NHC will continue monitoring the situation, especially as potential impacts on Florida remain uncertain after recent hurricane events, including Helene and Milton.
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SUMMARY: Daylight saving time will end on November 3, allowing Americans to gain an extra hour of sleep, but it will also mean earlier sunsets. While states have shown interest in adopting permanent daylight saving time, efforts have stalled. If clocks were not changed, morning commutes would be darker, as sunrise in Chicago, for example, would shift to 8:18 a.m. Proponents argue that permanent daylight saving time could reduce crime and traffic accidents, but a past attempt in the 1970s faced backlash, leading to a return to biannual clock changes. Most Americans will reset their clocks unless Congress intervenes.
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Jones County Sheriff's Department purchasing new, bulletproof vests
Jackson police arrest woman accused of stabbing, killing McDonald's employee
Mississippi filmmaker highlights Native American traditions
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Fatal crash closes westbound I-44 near Six Flags
Trump rally arrest: Sherriff says deputies may have stopped assassination attempt
Undercover porch pirate sting turns into chase
Biden visits Tampa to provide Milton relief updates as St. Petersburg struggles with recovery
KSAT 12 News at 5:30 p.m. Sunday : Oct 13, 2024
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