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Lowndes County deputies make second arrest in burglary case
SUMMARY: Lowndes County deputies have made a second arrest in connection with a Valentine's Day burglary at a scrap metal company. Travis Logan Blanton was caught this morning and charged with burglary of a commercial building. Michael Shawn McDill was arrested the night before. Both men are currently in the Lowndes County Jail, with no bond set for Blanton. The arrest came after a news story featuring the crime aired on WCBI. For more news and updates, follow WCBI on Facebook.
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Jackson man receives $17,000 water bill
SUMMARY: Jackson resident Samuel Harrison received a $17,000 water bill, shocking him as he had never seen such a high bill before. He believes there may be a leak near his home causing the issue or a faulty water meter. Despite contacting JXN Water, he feels he is not getting the assistance he needs and was told to hire his own plumber. Harrison is frustrated by the lack of help and the unexpected financial burden of the water bill, as he and his girlfriend are the only ones living at the residence.
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Mississippi woman accused of stealing $70K in SNAP benefits
SUMMARY: Katrina Harris from Pike County, Mississippi, was arrested for SNAP fraud after receiving nearly $70,000 in benefits by providing inaccurate information to the Mississippi Department of Human Service. She surrendered to authorities on March 26 after an investigation revealed she did not report household income and composition accurately. The case was referred to the Pike County District Attorney's office, resulting in an indictment secured on March 5. Harris turned herself in on March 26. Suspected fraud can be reported to MDHS online, by phone, or via email.
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Senatobia mother says two teen daughters wrongfully arrested by police
SUMMARY: A Senatobia mother is seeking justice after her two daughters were wrongly arrested and sent to a juvenile facility in Corinth following a disturbance at a public housing project while police were collecting evidence from a shooting scene. The mother claims the girls were assaulted by police, and one of them may have been injured during the incident. The girls were released to their mother after a court hearing but are essentially on house arrest. Police stated that a large crowd caused a disturbance and several people, including the girls, were taken into custody for not complying.
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