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Eating up holiday traditions; a taste into New Year’s day foods

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5 months ago

January 1, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-01-01 19:44:04

SUMMARY: In Golden Triangle, Mississippi, tradition dictates that pork, peas, and greens are eaten on New Year's Day to bring prosperity, good luck, and income. This tradition is deeply rooted in the Southern culture and is believed to have originated from hard times during the Civil War. Different cultures have different New Year's Day foods, but in the South, it is black-eyed peas, collard greens, and cornbread. These foods are considered symbols of luck and prosperity, with the black-eyed peas being particularly significant due to their association with survival during difficult times. This tradition is upheld by establishments like Helen's Kitchen and Camphouse in Starkville.

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Court upholds conviction of man sentenced in Jackson rapper’s death

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12 mins ago

May 21, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-21 16:53:30

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld Antoine Carr's conviction and life sentence for the first-degree murder of Jackson rapper Lonnie Taylor, known as Lil Lonnie. Carr's appeal, which claimed prosecutorial misconduct, was rejected, with the court finding no reversible error. The conviction stems from an April 2018 shooting where Taylor was found shot in a vehicle. Carr, along with Monya Davis and Marshun Carr, were arrested in Texas. Davis also received a life sentence, which he unsuccessfully appealed, while Marshun Carr was sentenced to 18 years. The shooting took place on April 19, 2018, in Jackson, Mississippi.

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Columbus man found guilty of child sex crime is on the run – Home – WCBI TV

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41 mins ago

May 21, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Ansley Perkins – 2024-05-21 16:24:10

SUMMARY: A Columbus man, Elonzo Latham, convicted of a child sex crime, is evading law enforcement. Latham, convicted in absentia for sexual battery involving a child under 13 from October 2021 to January 2022, failed to attend the closing arguments of his trial. The jury took just 15 minutes to reach a unanimous decision. Authorities urge anyone with information on Latham's whereabouts to contact Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers or the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office, or utilize the P3 Tips App. He faces 20 years to life in prison upon capture and sentencing. Follow WCBI for updates.

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Kevin Hart reschedules two Jackson shows

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1 hour ago

May 21, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-21 15:35:54

SUMMARY: Kevin Hart has rescheduled his two Jackson, Mississippi shows, originally set for May 25 and 26, to September 22 at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. due to unforeseen circumstances. The shows are part of his “Kevin Hart: Acting My Age Tour” and will take place at Thalia Mara Hall. All previously purchased tickets will be valid for the new dates, and ticket holders can contact their point of purchase for further inquiries.

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