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Booneville man pleads guilty to federal drug charge
SUMMARY: A man from Booneville, Mississippi, named Justin Williams has been sentenced to 15 years in prison on federal drug charges. Williams pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine. He was part of a large-scale drug trafficking organization and arranged for meth to be shipped to Mississippi using commercial delivery services. Williams would then distribute the drugs throughout the northern district of Mississippi. The investigation into the case lasted over a year and Williams was one of 16 people indicted. He is also required to pay a $10,000 fine and forfeit over $100,000 and jewelry.
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SUMMARY: Ackerman Police Chief Tim Cook has noticed an increase in the use of prop money, fake cash used for movies, being passed as real currency in Ackerman. Initially, larger bills such as 20s or 50s were used, but now fake $1 bills are being circulated. Cook is investigating cases weekly and encourages store clerks to carefully examine and mark each bill to validate its authenticity. The community is urged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity involving fake money. Follow WCBI on Facebook for the latest news and updates.
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SUMMARY: A cold front is moving into Columbus, Mississippi, bringing thunderstorms and the potential for severe weather. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 11pm, with damaging winds, large hail, and even the possibility of an isolated tornado. Once the front passes, a change in the air mass will result in cooler and less humid weather for Friday and the weekend. Temperatures will drop and dew points will decrease, with highs near 80°F. The comfortable weather will persist into the weekend, with rain returning to the forecast on Monday. Overall, expect cooler temperatures and a brief break from the warm and muggy conditions.
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SUMMARY: Jackson, Mississippi is undergoing multiple projects to revitalize the downtown area as part of Economic Development Week. The city received nearly $5 million in funding for renovations, with an emphasis on improving Union Station. The Executive Director of the Jackson Redevelopment Authority, Christopher Pike, expressed the intent to attract more people to Downtown Jackson through these upgrades. The renovations will include system upgrades, lighting fixtures, energy efficiency improvements, painting, landscaping, and accessibility improvements. A community meeting is scheduled at Union Station on May 9 to discuss the progress and plans for the revitalization project.
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