Mississippi News
Florida girl, 11, fakes friend’s kidnapping because she thought it ‘would be funny’: deputies
SUMMARY: An 11-year-old girl from Florida was arrested after falsely reporting her friend's kidnapping as a prank. The girl claimed her 14-year-old friend had been abducted by an armed man driving a white van and that she was following them in a blue Jeep. The authorities tracked the girl's cell phone and found her at her home. The girl admitted that she got the idea from a YouTube challenge and thought it would be funny. The sheriff criticized the prank, stating that it wasted valuable resources and could have prevented helping someone in actual need. The girl was charged and taken to a juvenile detention center.
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SUMMARY: West Point, Mississippi is undergoing a significant street paving project covering 10 miles of road on 40 streets, including refurbishing curbs and gutters. The city is using various funding sources, including a revenue bond and state and local money. Mayor Rod Bobo aims to prepare the city for growth by improving infrastructure. Beyond street improvements, West Point plans a sewer expansion near the Peco plant. The mayor emphasizes the importance of positioning the city for growth through infrastructure development. Residents can expect ongoing infrastructure-related projects throughout the city.
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Mississippi News
Emancipation celebration that pre-dates Juneteenth continues in Columbus – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: The African-American community in Columbus, Mississippi, celebrates Emancipation Day on May 8th, a month earlier than Juneteenth. This tradition dates back to 1865 when Union troops arrived in Columbus from Alabama, freeing African-Americans in the area. The celebration includes performances by students from the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, musical performances, and a step show. The event aims to honor notable figures buried at Sandfield Cemetery and continue their legacies into the future. This year's celebration took place at the historic cemetery on College Street, bringing the community together to understand and appreciate their shared history.
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SUMMARY: Severe weather is expected in Jackson metro on May 8, urging citizens to be prepared for strong winds and hail. The City Council introduced a Severe Limb and Tree Risk Ordinance to report dangerous limbs and trees. Councilman Ashby Foote advised reaching out to council members for safety hazards. Over 100 trees fell in Northeast Jackson last month, causing damage and highlighting the importance of having good insurance for storm-related damages. Public Works and Solid Waste will monitor the storms closely. Preparation, awareness, and reporting potential dangers are emphasized to ensure safety during severe weather events.
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Smoother roads ahead in West Point – Home – WCBI TV
Emancipation celebration that pre-dates Juneteenth continues in Columbus – Home – WCBI TV
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Strong storms late Wednesday night – Home – WCBI TV
Acadian Ambulance honors Mississippi Paramedic and EMT of the Year
Cameras capturing hundreds speeding through school zones
Road construction underway on I-20, bridge in Brandon
Man charged in Gordon Street homicide
Canton Flea Market returns Thursday
WLOX Digital Desk with Hugh Keeton (05/08/2024)
Arrest made in Kosciusko pharmacy break-in
Former West Point officer and wife charged with child's death
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LPD body camera footage of Jahquilia Stevens' arrest
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