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Jackson water crisis: Your questions answered

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2 years ago

October 4, 2022

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MT Asks: Your questions about the Jackson water crisis answered

by Alex Rozier, Mississippi Today
October 4, 2022

On Aug. 29, Gov. Tate Reeves announced Jackson's water system was failing. The city water system has been plagued with problems for years, including tens of thousands of residents losing water between one and three weeks during a 2021 winter storm. In this episode of MT Speaks, environment reporter Alex Rozier answers six reader questions about the crisis.

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

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Ole Miss men’s basketball continues to add from transfer portal

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April 18, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Ybarra – 2024-04-18 17:48:05

SUMMARY: Ole Miss men's basketball had a successful first season under coach Chris Beard, reaching 20 wins but missing the NCAA Tournament. The team added four players from the transfer portal, including Davon Barnes, Dre Davis, Malik Dia, and Mikeal Brown-Jones. Barnes, a guard from Sam Houston, averaged 13.5 points last season. Davis, a guard from Seton Hall, averaged 15 points. Dia, a forward from Belmont, averaged 16.8 points. Brown-Jones, a forward from UNC-Greensboro, averaged 18.9 points. The additions provide depth and talent to the team for the upcoming season.

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Family of Dau Mabil wants answers after his body is found in Pearl River

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55 mins ago

April 18, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-04-18 17:12:30

SUMMARY: The body of Dau Mabil was found in the Pearl River in Lawrence County, Mississippi. His brother expressed disbelief and devastation over the situation. There is disagreement between the family and authorities over the circumstances of Dau's disappearance. An independent autopsy was granted, and U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson requested a federal investigation. Jackson leaders expressed support for the family and the Capitol police are leading the investigation with assistance from the Jackson Police Department. Police have not found evidence of foul play, but further testing is pending. The family's attorneys are urging a thorough investigation into the case.

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Willis Miller sentenced to 45 years in prison, mandatory

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April 18, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-04-18 16:53:40

SUMMARY: Willis Miller was sentenced to 45 years in prison for killing Paisley “Gabby” Frazier while drinking and driving. Frazier died in an ATV crash, and another child was injured. The incident occurred in April 2022 and Miller was found guilty of aggravated DUI and aggravated assault. Frazier's mother, Caprice Thompson, expressed relief at the sentencing but acknowledged the pain of losing her daughter. District Attorney Scott Colom emphasized the seriousness of drinking and driving, noting Miller was driving 97 miles per hour on the wrong side of the road. Thompson hopes the case serves as a warning about the dangers of drinking and driving.

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