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Hinds County sheriff candidates discuss crime, jail

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10 months ago

July 24, 2023

www.wjtv.com – Richard Lake – 2023-07-24 16:21:23

SUMMARY: The Hinds County sheriff race in Mississippi is closely watched after multiple inmates have escaped from the Hinds County Detention Center. Candidate Marshand Crisler, the former interim sheriff, promises daily security checks and more officers to prevent future escapes. Incumbent Sheriff Tyree Jones is confident in the increased security measures that have been put in place. Both candidates agree on the importance of community involvement in preventing crime in Hinds County. Crisler wants to crackdown on firearms in the hands of minors and prosecute adults who supply them. The primary election for sheriff is set for August 8, 2023.

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May 21, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Jaylon Anderson – 2024-05-21 17:16:02

SUMMARY: Jackson, Mississippi, has been selected as the host city for the National Folk Festival from 2025 to 2027, outshining 42 other cities in the nation. This prestigious event is the longest-running traditional arts festival in the U.S., featuring a free, three-day, outdoor celebration of music, dance, and traditional arts. Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba expressed excitement about the honor, highlighting Mississippi's rich musical heritage. The festival is expected to attract over 330,000 visitors, generating more than $60 million in economic impact. Held in November, the festival will feature multiple stages, a dance pavilion, traditional crafts, diverse foods, and folklore activities.

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Court upholds conviction of man sentenced in Jackson rapper’s death

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May 21, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-21 16:53:30

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld Antoine Carr's conviction and life sentence for the first-degree murder of Jackson rapper Lonnie Taylor, known as Lil Lonnie. Carr's appeal, which claimed prosecutorial misconduct, was rejected, with the court finding no reversible error. The conviction stems from an April 2018 shooting where Taylor was found shot in a vehicle. Carr, along with Monya Davis and Marshun Carr, were arrested in Texas. Davis also received a life sentence, which he unsuccessfully appealed, while Marshun Carr was sentenced to 18 years. The shooting took place on April 19, 2018, in Jackson, Mississippi.

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East Webster baseball rallies to defeat West Marion in game one of 3A championship

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May 21, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Ybarra – 2024-05-21 16:43:19

SUMMARY: East Webster baseball triumphed over West Marion 12-6 in game one of the 3A championship series. Despite falling behind 6-3 after a tough fourth inning, East Webster rallied with nine unanswered runs for the win. Wolverines' head coach Blake Hutchison attributed the victory to a team effort and noted their strong response to adversity. With this win, East Webster remains undefeated in the playoffs and is now one win away from securing their fourth state title. They will play game two at 1 p.m. on Thursday.

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