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Black farmers, landowners take on US Department of Agriculture

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www.wcbi.com – Shawanda Jones – 2023-10-09 18:52:06

SUMMARY: Hundreds of black farmers and landowners gathered in Columbus, Mississippi to sign a petition that is to . The petition is aimed at addressing the issue of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) withholding payments from black farmers for over two decades. Black farmers led a class action against the USDA in 1999, racial discrimination and were awarded hundreds of millions of dollars in restitution. However, nearly 25 years later, these farmers still haven't been properly compensated. The farmers are now being asked to fill out a 40-page application to compensation, which they believe is unfair to previous settlements.

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Beth Ann White’s attorney asks court to disregard verdict

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-06 14:43:11

SUMMARY: Beth Ann White's attorney has requested the court to ignore the jury's verdict in the case involving a crash that killed a mother and her six-month-old son. White was found guilty of causing the crash and was convicted on several DUI charges. The attorney argues that the verdict is not supported by evidence and is biased against his client. White faces up to 25 years in prison for each count. The sentencing has been set for May 15.

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Oxford woman arrested for allegedly pulling gun on someone

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www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-05-06 14:07:54

SUMMARY: 29-year-old Kadejah Martin of Oxford, Mississippi was charged with domestic violence aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct after allegedly threatening someone with a gun on May 3. were called to the scene on Avenue, where the victim had escaped and sought refuge in a nearby business. Martin was found with a gun in her vehicle, but no injuries were reported. She was given a $100,000 bond. Follow WCBI on Facebook for more updates.

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MDOT receives $4.8 million to improve hurricane evacuation routes

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www.wjtv.com – Sethanie Smith – 2024-05-06 11:10:18

SUMMARY: received a $4.8 million grant to enhance contraflow operations on I-55 and I-59 as hurricane evacuation routes. The will improve traffic flow, safety, and efficiency with new signage, gates, and mile markers. Contraflow will turn all lanes northbound in case of a powerful hurricane, aiding in the evacuation of from and . The , expected to begin in 2025, aims to enhance the ability to quickly move people out of harm's way during emergencies. This will have a positive impact on and neighboring Louisiana.

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