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Brandon man sentenced for sexual battery against minors
SUMMARY: Christopher Coursey, a Brandon man, was sentenced to 25 years for sexual battery involving two minor children. He will serve 20 years in prison and then be placed on supervised probation for five years. Coursey must register as a sex offender and have no contact with his victims. The Brandon Police Department received a complaint about Coursey's actions, leading to his arrest. He confessed to committing some of the crimes reported by the victims. The District Attorney hopes the sentence will bring closure to the victims and their families who endured these acts.
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Ole Miss basketball player accused of firing shots during car repo
SUMMARY: Ole Miss basketball player Jamarion Demontrez Sharp was arrested for firing shots during a car repossession incident in Oxford, Mississippi. The incident occurred in Price Hill Park on April 26, with Sharp allegedly firing towards the victim while their car was being repossessed. No injuries were reported. Sharp was charged with aggravated assault, taken into custody, and given a $100,000 bond by the Municipal Court judge.
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Yazoo City police investigate apparent murder-suicide
SUMMARY: Yazoo City police are investigating a murder-suicide after finding Serrelle Bassett deceased with multiple gunshot wounds and Ravonte Fowler deceased from a single gunshot wound in a residence. The police received a call about a possible missing person and conducted a welfare check. It is believed that Fowler shot Bassett before shooting himself. The investigation is ongoing.
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Mom says 8-year-old trampled at Southaven Springfest brawl
SUMMARY: An 8-year-old boy, Tylen Shaw, was trampled and suffered a broken arm and bruises at Southaven Springfest after a brawl broke out. His mother, Tyneshia West, rushed him to the hospital and now has to teach him to write with his left hand. The incident started with a fight involving teenagers, causing chaos and resulting in the festival closing early. Shaw's mother says he just wanted to enjoy rides and sweets that night. Southaven officials plan to release a statement on the incident. Shaw is still in pain but is doing better.
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