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Here’s how you can help with the Jackson water crisis

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2 years ago

August 31, 2022

Here's how you can help with the Jackson water crisis

by Adam Ganucheau, Mississippi Today
August 31, 2022

The drinking water system in Jackson — Mississippi's largest city and home to more than 160,000 residents — is failing, state officials announced on Monday.

Thousands of Jackson residents have no or little water pressure, and though local, state and federal officials are working to restore reliable service, they cannot yet say when that will happen.

As the eyes of the nation turn to Jackson, many readers have asked how they can help residents of Jackson during the catastrophe. The Community Foundation for Mississippi has compiled a helpful resource page that includes information about how to give to organizations working to help Jacksonians.

CLICK HERE to visit the Community Foundation website and learn more about how you can help.

LIST: Here's where to get water in Jackson

Editor's note: The Community Foundation for Mississippi has partnered with Mississippi Today on several projects and initiatives.

This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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Jackson man killed in motorcycle crash in Warren County

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7 mins ago

April 25, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Sethanie Smith – 2024-04-25 11:13:23

SUMMARY: A 48-year-old Jackson man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Highway 27 South near Country Brown Road in Warren County. The crash occurred just after 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. The man, identified as Herman East, was ejected from his 2007 Harley Davidson after running off the road and was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

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Ridgeland man sentenced for molesting girl

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35 mins ago

April 25, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-04-25 10:45:31

SUMMARY: Ronnie Hales, a 44-year-old man from Ridgeland, pled guilty to gratification of lust by molesting his then-girlfriend's 10-year-old daughter. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison without the possibility of early release or parole and will have to register as a sex offender upon release. The abuse was reported to Ridgeland police in February 2023, leading to an investigation that included a forensic interview of the child. Evidence was found at Hales' home, and multiple state agencies collaborated to secure the conviction. District Attorney Bubba Bramlett expressed gratitude for the teamwork and hopes the child can find closure and move forward.

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Bond set for suspect charged in Rankin County homicide

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2 hours ago

April 25, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-04-25 09:20:55

SUMMARY: Two suspects charged in the shooting death of a 20-year-old man in Rankin County appeared in court. Ryan Duette was given a $500,000 bond for second degree murder. The victim, Bryson Horne, was found shot at a home in the Reservoir area, and his body was taken to the Medical Examiner's Office. Duette and Lainey Ingle turned themselves in, claiming to be involved in an altercation with the victim. Firearms were recovered from their vehicle. Horne's brother had also been shot and killed in Jackson a month earlier. The suspects are facing charges in connection with the murder.

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