SUMMARY: Two ATV accidents in Lowndes County, Mississippi resulted in two people being airlifted for care. The first crash occurred on Wright Road in Caledonia, where a mother and three children were ejected from a Can-Am side-by-side. Two children were treated and released, the mother was taken to Baptist Golden Triangle, and a six-year-old was airlifted to Jackson. The second crash happened near Canfield Road, where a 24-year-old was thrown from a side-by-side and flown to Jackson for treatment. A passenger in this accident was not injured. Follow WCBI on Facebook for 24/7 news and updates.

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SUMMARY: An inmate in the Lowndes County jail, 52-year-old Eddie Thomas Jr., was found dead in his cell after being in jail for 56 days. Sheriff Eddie Hawkins stated that his staff attempted life-saving measures but Thomas was alone in his cell all night. The death appears to be natural with no signs of trauma, but an autopsy is required. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is handling the death investigation. Thomas was charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. For updates on this news, follow WCBI on Facebook.

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SUMMARY: A family in South Jackson had their home damaged after a large tree collapsed through their roof on Cedar Pine Drive. Fortunately, the daughter survived the incident, with the tree and debris landing just inches away from where they were sleeping. The incident woke them up, prompting them to run before the tree fell through the roof, narrowly missing them. The tree had fallen from a neighbor's backyard, and the family is now trying to figure out their next steps.

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