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Hinds County approves pay increase for detention officers
SUMMARY: The Hinds County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi has approved a pay increase for detention officers. Starting from August 1, 2023, the salary for detention officers will be increased from $31,000 to $35,000. Additionally, detention sergeants' pay will increase from $35,300 to $40,000, and detention lieutenants' pay will increase from $38,200 to $42,500. This decision is part of the administration's efforts to improve recruitment and retention within the department by providing competitive pay. Previously, operations deputies and dispatchers also received significant pay increases. Sheriff Tyree Jones stated that the support for these increases is long overdue and will help address fair and competitive pay for the county's law enforcement staff.
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SUMMARY: The pastor of Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson is calling for the condemnation of a bridge on Martin Luther King Boulevard near his church due to safety concerns. The bridge has been a problem for nearly a decade, with a large sinkhole recently appearing. The pastor is advocating for the city to take action, as the bridge has already been the site of a fatal accident and lacks guardrails. While repairs are being made, the pastor believes the street should be shut down to prevent further accidents. The City of Jackson has not responded to inquiries about the issue.
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SUMMARY: Two Lee County women, Marie Thomas and Brandy Allred, were arrested in Tupelo for a substantial shoplifting case where they took over $1,000 worth of merchandise. Thomas was charged with felony shoplifting and her bond was set at $5,000, while Allred was also identified as a suspect in two grand larceny cases and was charged with felony shoplifting and two counts of grand larceny, with a bond set at $50,000. The incident occurred in February at a business on South Green Street in Tupelo. Follow WCBI on Facebook for continuous news updates.
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SUMMARY: Jackson police are searching for a man who assaulted a woman and stole her purse in the 6300 block of Ridgewood Court. The suspect, described as a Black male, pushed the victim to the ground, hit her in the face, and fled with her purse. He later used her bank card to get gas. Police are asking anyone with information to contact them. The incident occurred on Monday, April 29. Detective Tommie Brown is leading the investigation. The suspect's whereabouts are unknown, and police are urging the public to come forward with any information that could help solve the case.
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