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Capitol police arrest man after standoff in Belhaven

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8 months ago

September 7, 2023

www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2023-09-07 20:21:37

SUMMARY: A man named Daniel Fairly was arrested after a standoff with Capitol police in Jackson, Mississippi. The police responded to a domestic violence call and encountered Fairly trying to leave the home. He then retreated inside, where police discovered that he had taken a woman hostage. However, the woman was able to escape without serious physical injuries. Capitol police were able to negotiate with Fairly and arrest him without incident. Charges against him are pending. The police chief praised the officers for their swift response and de-escalation of the situation.

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Bond denied for man charged in Jackson park homicide

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20 mins ago

May 16, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Marie Mennefield – 2024-05-16 10:35:16

SUMMARY: Nineteen-year-old Daveon Lindsey appeared in court for the murder of Melvin McNair, Jr. at a Jackson park. Lindsey was denied bond for capital murder and armed robbery charges, but received bonds for other related charges. The shooting happened at Parham Bridges Park, where McNair was found dead, and his stolen vehicle was recovered. Lindsey led police on a chase and admitted to shooting McNair with an assault rifle. Lindsey was found with the victim's blood and credit cards. His motive remains unknown. Lindsey has a prior arrest for burglary.

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Congressman calls on FBI to investigate disappearance of Jackson woman

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2 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-16 09:08:42

SUMMARY: U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson has requested the FBI to investigate the disappearance of Latasha Crump Coleman, who went missing on July 18, 2023. Despite efforts by local law enforcement, her whereabouts remain unknown. Coleman's family suspects her husband may know something about her disappearance, leading to a confrontation between the families in December 2023. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones confirmed five adults were arrested after the brawl. Thompson emphasized the importance of a thorough investigation and urged anyone with information to contact the FBI tip line, Crime Stoppers, or the Jackson Police Department.

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WCBI/MSU Storm Chase Day 3 Recap – Home – WCBI TV

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3 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Isaac Williams – 2024-05-16 08:14:37

SUMMARY: A storm chase group traveled from Sweetwater, TX to northern Oklahoma near Ponca City, experiencing severe storms with wind and hail. The storms quickly developed along a warm front, with potential tornado development observed. The storm evolved into a large supercell moving southeast toward Ponca City, producing softball-sized hail. Another storm moved northwest of OKC, producing rotation and strong wind gusts but no tornado. The group observed these storms from their hotel, experiencing lightning, rotation, and outflow wind gusts of about 40 mph.

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