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H-E-B helps provide water to Mississippi amid water crisis

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JACKSON, Mississippi (KXAN) — Texas grocer H-E-B delivered truckloads of much-needed water to Mississippi last week, after flooding last month on the Pearl River left the city of Jackson without a water supply.

H-E-B said the water was received at New Hope Baptist Church in Jackson. The Jackson Fire Department is helping to distribute the water to communities devastated by the recent floods.

“Thank you to our @HEB Partners who helped mobilize multiple truckloads of water to support #Mississippi & to @MSFoodNet New Hope Baptist Church in Jackson and the Jackson FD, which are helping get the much needed water to communities hit hard by the recent floods there,” the grocery chain wrote on Twitter.

H-E-B workers helped to provide water to the city of Jackson amid its ongoing water crisis. (H-E-B Photo)H-E-B workers helped to provide water to the city of Jackson amid its ongoing water crisis. (H-E-B Photo)
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency on Aug. 30 because of Jackson’s water crisis, according to NBC News. The Pearl River flooding caused failure at a major water processing plant, which then causedBy: Jaclyn Ramkissoon
Title: H-E-B helps provide water to Mississippi amid water crisis
Sourced From: www.kxan.com/news/texas/h-e-b-helps-provide-water-to-mississippi-amid-water-crisis/
Published Date: 44816

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LIVE: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs guilty of prostitution-related offense

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www.wjtv.com – Safia Samee Ali – 2025-07-02 09:18:00

SUMMARY: Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges after a seven-week trial. The jury convicted him of flying people, including girlfriends and paid sex workers, across the country for sexual encounters, violating the federal Mann Act. However, they did not find sufficient evidence for racketeering conspiracy or sex trafficking. The prosecution portrayed Combs as the head of a criminal enterprise exploiting women, while the defense argued the women were consenting adults and the charges exaggerated his lifestyle. The trial included testimonies from former partners and lasted 13 hours of jury deliberation.

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Defendant in Mississippi auditor’s ‘second largest’ embezzlement case in history goes free

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www.wjtv.com – Anna Wolfe – 2025-06-28 10:19:00

SUMMARY: Four years ago, Tunica nonprofit operator Mardis Jones was arrested for allegedly embezzling over $1 million from a county home rehabilitation program funded by casino revenue. The state auditor accused Jones of misusing funds meant to help vulnerable residents, claiming little money reached contractors. Jones’ defense cited poor program administration and insufficient evidence of theft, with a jury ultimately acquitting him last month. Despite the criminal acquittal, the auditor’s office demanded repayment through a civil claim, which the attorney general’s office had yet to act on, but recently confirmed receipt of the demand letter. The case highlights issues in government oversight and program management.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: June 27-29

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-06-27 07:11:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (June 27-29) in Mississippi offers a variety of events across the state. Central Mississippi hosts the Kiwanis Club of Pearl Golf Tournament, multiple hot air balloon events including the Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Festival in Canton, and exhibitions like Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers in Jackson. There are also family-friendly activities such as Guys and Dolls Jr. in Natchez, Pilates and yoga events in Jackson, and farmers markets in Jackson, Natchez, and Vicksburg. The Pine Belt region features Story Time with a Soldier in Hattiesburg, immersive theater experiences, karaoke, and runs supporting recovery programs in Laurel.

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