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Faith and Blue Weekend is underway in Point City

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www.wcbi.com – Shawanda Jones – 2023-10-07 21:55:00

SUMMARY: The Faith and Blue celebration in Point aimed to strengthen ties between the community and enforcement. Chief Avery Cook emphasized the importance of bringing the community together and being proactive in preventing . The food, fun activities, and friendly competition. Cook expressed his desire to make a difference and create a safer community. The celebration included gospel singers, speakers, and the district attorney. The Faith and Blue will continue with more for the next day. The department hopes to build stronger communities through mutual respect and understanding.

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

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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 sentence for the first-degree murder of 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 in . Davis also received a life sentence, which he unsuccessfully appealed, while Marshun Carr was 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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www.wcbi.com – Ansley Perkins – 2024-05-21 16:24:10

SUMMARY: A Columbus man, Elonzo Latham, convicted of a child sex , is evading 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 . 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 in prison upon capture and sentencing. Follow WCBI for updates.

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Kevin Hart reschedules two Jackson shows

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

SUMMARY: Kevin Hart has rescheduled his two , 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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