Mississippi News
Fifth suspect arrested for shooting death of 15-year-old in Edwards
SUMMARY: A fifth suspect, 21-year-old Kaniya Jones, has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of a 15-year-old in Edwards, Mississippi. The victim, Denarius Hayes, was found shot multiple times and later died from his injuries. Two other suspects, 17-year-old Raymond Townsend and 20-year-old Keith Lee, were previously arrested and charged with murder. Two additional men, 19-year-old Demarcus Mixon and 21-year-old Justin Campbell, have also been charged with murder and are in custody. All suspects are being held at the Hinds County Detention Center.
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Medgar Evers to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
SUMMARY: Medgar Evers, a civil rights leader and World War II veteran from Mississippi, will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Evers was assassinated in 1963 and played a key role in organizing voter registration drives during the Civil Rights Movement. President Biden made the selection, adding Evers to a list of distinguished Mississippians who have won the award. Evers will join the likes of James Earl Chaney, Fred Haise, B.B. King, Tennessee Williams, and Oprah Winfrey. The news was announced on Facebook.
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Two injured after being shot multiple times in McComb
SUMMARY: Two men were shot multiple times in McComb near the intersection of 14th Street and Nelson Drive. The victims were identified as 27-year-old Marlik Harvey and 28-year-old Domonique McBride, both with multiple gunshot wounds. One victim was airlifted to UMMC in critical condition, while the other was treated and released from a local hospital. No suspects have been identified at this time. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact McComb Police at 601-684-3214.
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Governor signs bill enacting more protections for children online
SUMMARY: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed the Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act into law in response to the death of a Starkville teen. The law requires parental permission for minors to create social media accounts and places restrictions on social media platforms, such as not sharing a minor's location, displaying inappropriate ads, or selling personal information. The law will go into effect on July 1 and aims to protect children online. It passed both houses of the Legislature without opposition.
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