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Feds propose putting broken Jackson sewer system under Henifin

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10 months ago

July 26, 2023

www.wjtv.com – Alex Rozier – 2023-07-26 14:15:10

SUMMARY: A proposed agreement has been released by a federal court that would give control of Jackson's deteriorating sewer system to Ted Henifin, who already oversees the city's water system. The agreement is part of efforts to address the city's sewage discharges that threaten public health and the environment. The proposal comes after Jackson entered into a consent decree with the Environmental Protection Agency over violations, including thousands of sanitary sewer overflows and untreated sewage spills. The agreement outlines priority projects and estimates the cost at $130 million, with funding potentially coming from various sources. The proposal is subject to a public comment period before final approval.

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75% of Mississippi third graders pass reading test in 2024

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20 mins ago

May 16, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-05-16 12:14:34

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Education announced that 75.7% of third graders passed the initial administration of the reading assessment for the 2023-24 school year. This percentage is similar to the pass rate for the previous year and higher than the rate before the pandemic. Students who do not pass the initial test have up to two more attempts to retest. The MDE is working to support instruction and resources aligned with the Science of Reading. Some students may qualify for exemptions to be promoted to fourth grade despite not passing the assessment.

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Gulfport teen charged with 2 counts of capital murder

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1 hour ago

May 16, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-05-16 11:08:47

SUMMARY: Gulfport police arrested 17-year-old Lawrence Corley IV and charged him with two counts of capital murder after a shooting on May 13. One victim, Temi Lawal, was found dead at the scene, while another victim, Lorenzo Stennis, died from his injuries at the hospital. Police determined that an armed robbery planned by Corley, Lawal, and Stennis led to the deaths of the victims. Corley was denied bond and booked into the Harrison County Adult Detention Center. Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Gulfport Police Department.

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Bond denied for man charged in Jackson park homicide

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2 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Marie Mennefield – 2024-05-16 10:35:16

SUMMARY: Nineteen-year-old Daveon Lindsey appeared in court for the murder of Melvin McNair, Jr. at a Jackson park. Lindsey was denied bond for capital murder and armed robbery charges, but received bonds for other related charges. The shooting happened at Parham Bridges Park, where McNair was found dead, and his stolen vehicle was recovered. Lindsey led police on a chase and admitted to shooting McNair with an assault rifle. Lindsey was found with the victim's blood and credit cards. His motive remains unknown. Lindsey has a prior arrest for burglary.

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