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DOJ working with JPD, coroner on death notification

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4 weeks ago

April 4, 2024

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-04-04 18:21:03

SUMMARY: The federal government is assisting Jackson police and the Hinds County Coroner's Office in notifying next of kin after three families learned their loved ones were buried in a pauper's cemetery without being notified. The U.S. Department of Justice will provide technical assistance for the notification process under the Civil Rights Act and review JPD's policies for missing persons and death notifications. The Hinds County Coroner's Office will also receive policy recommendations and training for locating next of kin. Both JPD and the Coroner's Office agreed to receive help, and the DOJ has not found wrongdoing by either office. Families deserve transparency and the opportunity to make decisions about their loved ones' burials.

DOJ working with JPD, coroner on death notification

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Man pled guilty to 2nd degree murder

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3 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-04-30 01:17:22

SUMMARY: Keith Sandage pled guilty to second-degree murder in the shooting death of his sister in 2022 and was sentenced to 30 years in prison without parole. He also pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated assault for shooting at police during the incident. Sandage barricaded himself in a home after the shooting but was taken into custody the next morning. He was found hiding under the house. For more information on the case, visit the website.

Keith C. Sandidge pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his sister Sherralann Longmire.

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Petal fire chief announces retirement

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3 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-04-30 01:13:46

SUMMARY: Longtime Pedal Fire Chief Joe Henry is retiring after 14 years. He reflects on his time in the department and how it has changed. Starting his career in Hattisburg, he moved to PED in 2010, finding solace in the job after the loss of his son. With city support, he improved staffing and raised their department rating. Henry's proudest accomplishment is training the department in life-saving techniques. Colleagues praise him as a great leader who has moved the department forward. He will miss the camaraderie and family-like atmosphere of the fire department once he retires. His presence will be greatly missed.

A Perry County native, Hendry spent 25 years working in Hattiesburg before moving over to Petal in 2010 to become chief of the Petal Fire Department.

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Jarrian Jones gets ready for NFL Draft

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6 hours ago

April 29, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-04-29 22:05:24

SUMMARY: Northwest Rankin standout Jerrian Jones is anticipated to be drafted tonight in the NFL. He has had a successful career starting at NWR, then moving to MSU and having his best years at Florida State. Jones hopes to be among the top 100 picks in the draft and believes he is a versatile football player. Central Mississippi has produced NFL talent before, and Jones credits his coaches for helping him get to this point. Programming changes due to the NFL draft will affect the airing of the 6 p.m. news and Wheel of Fortune. Stay tuned for Jones' reaction after he is drafted.

From Friday-Jarrian Jones of Northwest Rankin gets in one last training sessions before day two of the NFL Draft and talks about his journey from the Metro to Florida State to hopefully becoming a NFL Draft pick.

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