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City of Columbus recognizes Black soldiers for Black History Month
SUMMARY: The city of Columbus, Mississippi is recognizing African American soldiers for Black History Month, correcting historical oversight of excluding them from World War I memorials. Mayor Keith Gaskin acknowledges the sacrifice of these soldiers and is determined to ensure such oversights do not happen in the future. African American veterans are finally receiving the respect and recognition they deserve, as demonstrated by Air Force veteran Earl Thompson and Dylan Wiley, whose father served in World War I. This acknowledgment not only honors the past but also instills pride and understanding in future generations about the contributions of Black soldiers to the nation's history.
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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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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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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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Former MBI officer pleads guilty
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