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Department of Labor seeks Mar-Jac employees’ help in investigation

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www.wjtv.com – Brandon Raines – 2023-09-12 16:36:51

SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating Mar-Jac, a poultry plant in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for possible unsafe work conditions and illegal hiring practices. The investigation was prompted by the of a 16-year-old employee at the plant. The Occupational Safety and Administration (OSHA) is seeking employees to forward with any concerns about safety or child labor violations. Former OSHA agent Debbie Berkowitz believes the company is to up unsafe conditions and intimidate workers into silence. Mar-Jac has denied these claims and stated that they are cooperating fully with the investigation.

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2nd man arrested after body found in Richland Creek

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2023-09-23 10:59:53

SUMMARY: Jordan Thurmond, 21, has been and charged with murder in connection to the killing of 29-year-old Dan Belton in , Mississippi. Belton's body was found with multiple gunshot wounds near Old Highway 49 east. A second , Justin Thurmond, was previously arrested and also charged with murder. They are believed to be connected to the kidnapping of a baby in August. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Jackson or Stoppers.

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2nd suspect arrested after Jackson man killed, baby kidnapped in August

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2023-09-23 10:36:47

SUMMARY: A second has been in connection with a shooting and kidnapping that occurred in , Mississippi on August 30. Keyonte Charleston, 21, was charged with capital murder, kidnapping, burglary of an occupied dwelling, and armed robbery. The incident involved multiple suspects who wore masks and kicked in the back door of a residence, robbing the , killing Anthony Brown, and kidnapping a 10-month-old child at gunpoint. One suspect, Jazmyn Johnson, 18, was arrested the same day, and the baby was safely recovered. Warrants have also been issued for two other suspects, Tristin Goodlett, 17, and Shanicholaus Taylor, 20.

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How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week

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www.wjtv.com – Stacker – 2023-09-23 09:53:08

SUMMARY: Gas prices have remained relatively stable over the past , sitting about 20 cents higher than the previous year. This increase is largely due to the by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to cut oil production until the end of 2023. Additionally, lower refinery utilization rates have contributed to slightly higher prices in certain regions, such as the Midwest. These higher gas prices have played a role in the persistently high rate seen in August. States with the largest increases in gas prices include Nevada, California, and Arizona. In Mississippi, gas prices currently sit at $3.29.

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