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Lowndes County man, his son face charges after weekend fight

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8 months ago

August 29, 2023

www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2023-08-29 11:02:26

SUMMARY: A man and his son in Lowndes County, Mississippi, are facing charges following a fight over the weekend. 32-year-old Dekkar Fleming has been charged with aggravated assault and robbery, as he allegedly hit the victim with such force that the victim suffered broken bones in their face. Fleming is also accused of stealing the victim's cell phone. Additionally, Fleming's juvenile son is facing a simple assault charge. No further details about the incident were provided.

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TikTok, ByteDance sue US government to block law that could ban app from US

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May 7, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Rebecca Klar – 2024-05-07 11:30:23

SUMMARY: TikTok is suing the U.S. government to block a law that would force the app to be divested from its Chinese parent company or face a ban in the country. The law gives ByteDance 270 days to sell TikTok to a U.S. company or face a ban from American networks and app stores. TikTok argues that a “qualified divestiture” is not possible and would lead to the shutdown of the app in the U.S., affecting millions of daily users. The lawsuit claims that the law violates the First Amendment, as it forces the app to be separated from its parent company.

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Former Mississippi sheriff pleads guilty to making false statements to FBI

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2 hours ago

May 7, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-05-07 11:18:12

SUMMARY: Former Noxubee County Sheriff Terry Grassaree pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI about his relationship with a female inmate. Grassaree used his position to solicit nude photos in exchange for special treatment, including contraband items and job privileges. He lied to the FBI about receiving the photos, which was intended to influence their investigation. Grassaree faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison. One of his deputies also pleaded guilty to bribery charges. Grassaree is scheduled to be sentenced in August 2024.

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Boy Scouts of America changing its name to be more inclusive

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May 7, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2024-05-07 11:10:57

SUMMARY: The Boy Scouts of America, now known as Scouting America, is making significant changes to focus on inclusion after a history of sexual abuse claims and declining membership. The organization has allowed gay youth, girls, and female Eagle Scouts, welcoming diversity and increasing participation. The move to accept girls strained the relationship with the Girl Scouts but was settled in court. The organization is restructuring after bankruptcy, offering a variety of activities for youth nationwide. The name change to Scouting America will officially take place in 2025, reflecting a commitment to welcoming all youth and promoting life skills and leadership development.

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