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Jackson man convicted of beating pregnant ex-girlfriend
SUMMARY: Lonzell Williams, a man from Jackson, Mississippi, was found guilty of beating his pregnant former girlfriend, Brandi Breland, with a putty knife and metal pipe. The incident occurred in November 2019. After a week-long trial, Williams was convicted of aggravated assault. Breland suffered multiple injuries to her face and body and was pregnant with Williams' child at the time. Williams faces up to 20 years in prison and is awaiting sentencing on April 15, 2024. The Jackson man's actions have led to legal consequences for the harm he caused to his former girlfriend.
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SUMMARY: Severe storms in Rankin County resulted in downed trees, limbs, and power lines, causing power outages for 14,477 Entergy Mississippi customers. In the Crossgates neighborhood of Brandon, one resident reported that his neighbor was hospitalized due to the weather. A severe storm with straight-line winds knocked down trees, with one oak tree crushing two houses and leaving two cars damaged. Despite the destruction, the resident mentioned that everyone else was okay. Jackson residents were asked to conserve water due to an outage at a plant. Emergency crews were working to assess and repair the damage caused by the storm.
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SUMMARY: Drier and more pleasant weather is expected in the Southeast following recent storms. Friday will bring cooler temperatures with highs in the 70s to low 80s and a refreshing northwest breeze. The weekend will see plenty of sun on Saturday with highs near 80 degrees, while Mother's Day may see some evening showers but remains mostly dry during the day. Next week will bring a return to humidity with a chance of rain and occasional storms on Monday, though severe weather potential is currently low. Overall, warm and humid conditions with a chance of storms will persist through Thursday.
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SUMMARY: New Hope baseball is facing Lafayette in the North Half Championship series, having split their regular season games. Coach Lee Boyd emphasizes the importance of playing good baseball, making routine plays, throwing strikes, and putting balls in play. He acknowledges the role of luck in championship runs but stresses the need for a team to be good enough for luck to matter. Boyd believes that focusing on the little things will ultimately determine the winner of the tight series. The team is prepared for the challenge ahead with a strong focus on fundamentals and a bit of luck.
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