SUMMARY: Tomekia Reed, head coach of Jackson State Women's Basketball team, has stepped down to take on the role of head coach for the Charlotte 49ers Women's Basketball team. Reed led Jackson State to their third SWAC championship and a spot in the NCAA tournament during her six-year tenure. UNC Charlotte Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber praised Reed as a talented coach with a commitment to excellence. Jackson State University officials thanked Reed for her success, which included five consecutive regular-season titles and four SWAC Coach of The Year awards. Reed leaves Jackson State with an overall record of 125-54, including three consecutive 20+ win seasons.

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SUMMARY: Damien Peterson, a person of interest in a Columbus death investigation, has been charged with aggravated assault and shooting into a dwelling. These charges are related to an incident that occurred before the death of Jade Turner. Though identified in Turner's homicide case, Peterson has not been charged in connection to her death. Turner's body was found on Industrial Street, and the preliminary autopsy results are expected by next week. Peterson remains in Lowndes County jail after being arrested by deputies and Columbus police. The investigation is ongoing, with updates available on social media.

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SUMMARY: OSHA has cited a Hattiesburg poultry plant, Mar-Jac Poultry, for safety violations, including inadequate access to toilet facilities, missing lockout tagout devices, and lacking machine guarding. These violations resulted in $46,553 in penalties. The plant was also under fire for the death of a 16-year-old boy, Duvan Perez, who was killed at the facility in July 2023. Mar-Jac denied any wrongdoing, but Perez's family filed a lawsuit alleging negligence in ignoring safety regulations. OSHA had previously cited the plant in January 2024, and the Wage and Hour Division is conducting a child labor investigation.

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