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Former Lawrence County tax collector clerk charged with embezzlement
SUMMARY: Former deputy clerk Hollie Summers of the Lawrence County Tax Collector's Office in Mississippi was arrested by the State Auditor's office on charges of embezzlement and computer fraud. Auditor Shad White reported that Summers, who worked there from August 2017 to March 2022, allegedly reversed vehicle registration and renewal transactions. At her arrest, Summers received a demand letter for $48,885.37. White emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for public funds theft, praising Tax Collector Sherry Hyde-Thames for reporting Summers. If convicted, Summers could face up to 40 years in prison and $15,000 in fines.
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SUMMARY: Scattered showers and storms are expected this weekend into next week in Columbus, Mississippi. Friday will be mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms possible in the afternoon and evening. Saturday will be clearer with isolated showers and some sun. Sunday has a higher chance of showers and storms with temperatures in the mid 80s. Next week will see a warming trend, with highs in the upper 80s and possibly lower 90s by midweek. Rain totals are expected to be around a quarter of an inch with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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SUMMARY: Lafayette softball defeated New Hope 3-0 in game one of the 5A quarterfinals, with Mabry Claire Eason pitching a complete game shutout. Tashika Carothers hit a shallow fly ball to center field, scoring Eason and Mary Madison Kelley to get the Commodores' bats rolling early. The two teams will meet again in the next game, where Lafayette can clinch a spot in the semifinals with a win while New Hope is in a win or go home situation. The game is set for Saturday at 6 PM at Lafayette.
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SUMMARY: Efforts to expand Medicaid to 200,000 Mississippians died during the 2024 Legislative Session due to breakdown in negotiations between House and Senate leaders. A new proposal for a ballot referendum was introduced, causing a compromise measure to fall apart. The compromise would have provided healthcare coverage to those making up to 138% of the federal poverty level, with a work requirement. House Democrats opposed the measure, and there were doubts about the Senate's approval. Mississippi remains one of 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid. Both House and Senate leaders have indicated that Medicaid expansion may be considered in the future.
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