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Former Alcorn County schools superintendent pleads guilty

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1 week ago

September 13, 2023

www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2023-09-13 10:36:31

SUMMARY: Former Alcorn County Schools superintendent, Bill Brand, pleaded guilty to falsifying records in an attempt to defraud the government. He was indicted and arrested in August 2021. Brand had changed student attendance records for October and November 2020, using a school district employee's account without their knowledge. These altered records were submitted to the Mississippi Department of Education to increase funding for the school district. Brand received a sentence of five years of unsupervised probation and a $1,000 fine. The case highlights the importance of maintaining accurate records in the education system.

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2nd man arrested after body found in Richland Creek

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September 23, 2023

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2023-09-23 10:59:53

SUMMARY: Jordan Thurmond, 21, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the killing of 29-year-old Dan Belton in Jackson, Mississippi. Belton's body was found with multiple gunshot wounds near Old Highway 49 east. A second suspect, Justin Thurmond, was previously arrested and also charged with murder. They are believed to be connected to the kidnapping of a baby in August. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Jackson police or Crime Stoppers.

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2nd suspect arrested after Jackson man killed, baby kidnapped in August

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September 23, 2023

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2023-09-23 10:36:47

SUMMARY: A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting and kidnapping that occurred in Jackson, Mississippi on August 30. Keyonte Charleston, 21, was charged with capital murder, kidnapping, burglary of an occupied dwelling, and armed robbery. The incident involved multiple suspects who wore masks and kicked in the back door of a residence, robbing the residents, killing Anthony Brown, and kidnapping a 10-month-old child at gunpoint. One suspect, Jazmyn Johnson, 18, was arrested the same day, and the baby was safely recovered. Warrants have also been issued for two other suspects, Tristin Goodlett, 17, and Shanicholaus Taylor, 20.

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How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week

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September 23, 2023

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www.wjtv.com – Stacker – 2023-09-23 09:53:08

SUMMARY: Gas prices have remained relatively stable over the past week, sitting about 20 cents higher than the previous year. This increase is largely due to the decision by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to cut oil production until the end of 2023. Additionally, lower refinery utilization rates have contributed to slightly higher prices in certain regions, such as the Midwest. These higher gas prices have played a role in the persistently high inflation rate seen in August. States with the largest increases in gas prices include Nevada, California, and Arizona. In Mississippi, gas prices currently sit at $3.29.

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