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Court won’t revive lawsuit that says Mississippi officials fueled lawyer’s death during Senate race
SUMMARY: The family of a Mississippi lawyer who committed suicide after being accused of providing information to individuals who sneaked into a nursing home and photographed the wife of a U.S. senator during a contentious election has had their lawsuit dismissed. The lawsuit alleged that the defendants, who were supporters of the senator, pushed the lawyer to suicide. The U.S. District Court dismissed the case in 2021, and the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the ruling, stating that there was no evidence of improper retaliation. One of the appellate judges expressed concern about the chilling effect on First Amendment rights.
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3rd-grade state reading assessment passing numbers hold steady
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Education reported that 75.7% of third graders passed the state reading assessment on the first try, a slight decrease from the previous year's 76.3% pass rate. In the Monroe County School District, 92.4% of third graders passed on the first attempt, the second highest percentage in the state, while the Baldwyn School District had the lowest pass rate at 45.8%. Students who did not pass were given a second test in February, with a second retest scheduled for June. For updates, follow the Mississippi Department of Education on Facebook.
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2nd Annual 601 JXN Day to be held in June
SUMMARY: The City of Jackson will hold the second annual 601 JXN Day on June 1-2, 2024, starting with the JXN Run Club 601 JXN Day Run. The event aims to celebrate the capital city and promote community pride through various events, promotions, and engagement opportunities. Organizers hope to continue growing the brand and making it an annual celebration for residents and visitors alike.
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Jackson man sentenced for killing 3 family members, including pregnant sister
SUMMARY: Maurice Forte, a 29-year-old man from Jackson, Mississippi, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his grandmother, mother, and pregnant sister in 2018. Forte was convicted on four counts of capital murder after fatally shooting the three women multiple times in their home. The victims were Forte's grandmother, mother, and sister who was seven-months pregnant. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens stated that Forte showed “senseless violence” by shooting his grandmother eighteen times, his mother nine times, and his pregnant sister twice. Forte will serve life in prison without the possibility of parole for his actions.
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