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Columbus city leaders explore options to reduce gun violence
SUMMARY: Columbus leaders in Mississippi are exploring ways to reduce gun violence in the city by targeting shooters' wallets. The city council considered imposing the state's maximum penalty of $1,000 or six months in jail for convictions related to shooting incidents. City Attorney Jeff Turnage proposed the measure, which was rescinded before a vote as the council wanted to study it more closely. Other creative ideas, such as the seizure of firearms, are also being considered. While exploring different options to address gun violence, the council is seeking more effective solutions beyond just fines or jail time.
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SUMMARY: Flowood man Timothy Daniel Steele, also known as Timothy Daniel Gantenbein, was sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for possessing abusive child pornography materials. He was also sentenced to a lifetime of supervised release. Steele, 26, had thousands of images and videos depicting adult men engaging in sex with minor children. He pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography and was ordered to pay restitution of $324,876.39 to his victims. Steele will also be required to register as a sex offender. The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and the Flowood Police Department.
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SUMMARY: Beth Ann White is on trial in Hinds County for causing a crash that killed a mother and her six-month-old son, and left two other children with severe injuries. The state argues her blood alcohol content was three times the legal limit, while the defense disputes this. White was indicted on four counts of aggravated DUI and one count of DUI fourth. After a mistrial in 2023, she is being retried. Witnesses testified that she was driving erratically before the crash. If convicted, White could face felony charges for her fourth DUI offense.
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SUMMARY: A bill to legalize mobile sports betting in Mississippi, known as House Bill 774, has died in conference. Sports wagering has been legal in the state for years, but online betting has not been allowed due to concerns about its impact on casinos. Mobile sports betting is already legal in 29 states and Washington, D.C. Geolocation data shows many Mississippi residents accessing legal betting sites in other states. Tennessee and Louisiana have legalized online sports betting in recent years. The bill's failure means Mississippi residents will have to continue traveling to other states to legally place bets on sports.
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Local News5 days agoSister of Mississippi man who died after police pulled him from car rejects lawsuit settlement
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Mississippi Today5 days agoAt Lake High School in Scott County, the Un-Team will never be forgotten
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On this day in 1951
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Mississippi News3 days ago
One injured in Mississippi officer-involved shooting after chase
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Mississippi News7 days agoViewers make allegations against Hatley teacher, school district releases statement – Home – WCBI TV
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Mississippi News Video6 days ago
Vehicle struck and killed man lying in the road, Alcorn County sheriff says
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Mississippi News5 days ago
Ridgeland man sentenced for molesting girl
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