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Biden will establish a national monument honoring Emmett Till, the Black teen lynched in Mississippi

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www.wjtv.com – DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press – 2023-07-22 20:25:40

SUMMARY: will establish a national monument to honor Emmett Till, a Black teenager who was abducted, tortured, and killed in 1955 after being accused of whistling at a white woman in Mississippi. The monument, named the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, will span three sites in Illinois and Mississippi and will protect places central to Till's , , and his mother's activism. Biden's at a time of racial tension in the US, with conservative pushing back against the teaching of and Black history. It will be the fourth monument Biden has created since taking office.

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Local sheriff informs drivers to celebrate Cinco de Mayo responsibly

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www.wcbi.com – Anthony Jenkins – 2024-05-05 22:49:36

SUMMARY: Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture, but enforcement reminds people to drink responsibly to avoid alcohol poisoning. The day commemorates the Mexican army's victory over France in 1862, but in the US, it is often celebrated with Mexican food and drinks. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott emphasizes the importance of knowing one's limitations when drinking, especially during like Cinco de Mayo. He urges people to have a designated driver, watch out for friends, or call a cab to prevent accidents and DUIs. Alcohol poisoning is a real danger, and Scott's are actively monitoring the roads for excessive drinking.

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Partial human remains found in Flowood pond

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-05 21:34:10

SUMMARY: Authorities in Flowood, Mississippi are investigating the discovery of partial human remains in a pond after a fisherman reported finding them on Sunday evening. The remains were found near Mangum Road and were confirmed by . The Rankin County coroner took possession of the remains, and a further search of the pond is planned for the next day. The investigation is ongoing, and details about the identity of the remains and the circumstances surrounding their discovery have not been released.

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Winston Co. Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting at Dave’s Club

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-05-05 17:31:42

SUMMARY: Deputies responded to a call about a shooting at Dave's Club in Winston County, Mississippi, where they found Steven Hunt with a gunshot wound to the lower abdomen. Hunt was taken to the hospital for treatment. A named Tyler Steele turned himself in and was taken into custody. He is awaiting an initial court appearance. The Winston County Sheriff's Department is investigating the case. For more and updates, follow on Facebook.

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