SUMMARY: MDOT has announced temporary overnight lane closures on Interstate 55 in Madison County for bridge repair work over U.S. 51 and the CNIC Railroad. The closures will be from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., starting May 20 through May 23 and on weekends of June 1 and June 8. Drivers should expect delays and digital message boards are in place to alert of potential delays during peak travel times.

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SUMMARY: A 14-year-old girl in Rankin County, Mississippi appeared in court after allegedly killing her mother and injuring her step-father in a shooting incident. The defense requested to reduce her bond of $1 million and exclude the public and media from the courtroom. The case was continued until June 4, 2024. The step-father reported finding his wife dead and being shot by his step-daughter, who was arrested and charged with murder. The victim was a teacher at Northwest Rankin High School, while the accused girl was a student there.

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SUMMARY: Jackson police are investigating the shooting death of Melvin McNair, Jr. at Parham Bridges Park. McNair's maroon 2016 GMC Sierra pickup truck is missing and possibly stolen. The truck has a black stripe on the hood and its tag number is HN5 5508. Anyone with information about the incident can contact Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).

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