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Gulfport man sentenced to 42 months after burning cross to intimidate Black neighbors

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A man will spend the next 42 months behind bars after burning a cross in his front yard in an attempt to intimidate his Black neighbors.

On Dec. 3, 2020, 24-year-old Axel Cox violated the Fair Housing Act when he used threatening and racially derogatory language toward the before burning the cross in his yard.

According to court documents, Cox had a verbal dispute with the family prior to wedging two pieces of wood together, placing it in clear view of the victims' residence, dousing it in oil, and setting it alight. Cox later admitted that he was to get them to move out of the neighborhood.

“This cross burning was an abhorrent act that used a traditional symbol of hatred and violence to stoke fear and a Black family out of their home,” Assistant Kristen Clarke said. “While one might think cross-burnings and white supremacist threats and violence are things of the past, the unfortunate reality is that these incidents continue…

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Title: Gulfport man to 42 months after burning cross to intimidate Black neighbors
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Published Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:59:55 +0000

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Staying warm with occasional rain chances – Home – WCBI TV

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www.wcbi.com – Isaac Williams – 2024-04-16 04:34:54

SUMMARY: Temperatures will remain above average until the in Columbus, Mississippi. Tuesday will bring variable clouds with intervals of sun and warm temperatures reaching the middle 80s. Tuesday night may see a few showers or brief storms in the north/northwestern , with lows in the middle 60s. The rest of the will remain warm and humid, with hit and miss rain or storm coverage. The weekend may see slightly higher rain chances with daytime highs dropping into the low 70s or upper 60s by Sunday. Confidence in the overall rain coverage and timing remains low.

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Caledonia hangs on to beat Eupora 5-3

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www.wcbi.com – Kam Dyer – 2024-04-15 22:33:36

SUMMARY: Caledonia softball defeated Eupora 5-3 in a where pitching dominated early on. Eupora scored one in the third inning, but Caledonia responded with a tying run in the fifth and four runs in the sixth. Eupora tried to mount a with two runs in the seventh, but fell short. Katelyn Hill was a key player for Caledonia, a crucial single to tie the game. Overall, Caledonia's offense proved to be the difference maker in securing the victory.

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Scattered rain and warm temperatures

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www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-04-15 20:26:51

SUMMARY: The weather in Northeast Mississippi for the will see temperatures in the low to middle 80s with light and scattered rain chances and the possibility of a few thunderstorms. Monday night will be mostly dry with temperatures dropping into the lower 60s. Tuesday and Wednesday may see occasional showers with the potential for some storms. Confidence is low for rain chances for the rest of the week and the , with some cooler moving in on Sunday to drop temperatures into the upper 60s. Overall, expect mid-April warmth and some rain chances throughout the week.

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