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Man pleads guilty to child exploitation in Rankin County
SUMMARY: The content discusses a registered sex offender, Willard Knight, who has pleaded guilty to child exploitation charges in Rankin County. He is facing a 50-year prison sentence for trafficking child pornography through social media. Knight was arrested last year following an undercover operation. He was already a registered sex offender on probation for previous offenses. More information on this case will be provided tonight at 10 pm.
Man pleads guilty to child exploitation in Rankin County
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Two Jones County homes damaged in early morning fires
SUMMARY: Firefighters in Jones County responded to two house fires today. The first fire occurred at a mobile home on Mason at Lake Road early in the morning, which was unoccupied and undergoing renovation. The home sustained catastrophic damage, but no injuries were reported. The second fire took place at a brick home on South Front Street in Sandersville, also unoccupied, with heavy flames on the backside. The firefighters were able to save much of the outside, but the inside suffered significant damage. The second fire was deemed suspicious, prompting an investigation by the Jones County Sheriff's Office.
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Ridgeland officer involved shooting
SUMMARY: State authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Ridgeland after a domestic dispute. 28-year-old Keithannia Cortez Starks was arrested for shooting at officers. Police responded to a dispute near Williams Boulevard where Starks fired at officers and was shot in the chest in return. Starks was taken to the hospital, and the extent of injuries is unknown. Authorities struggled to take Starks into custody, as shown in the video. The morning was dry, but the situation escalated into a violent confrontation. The investigation is ongoing to determine the events leading up to the shooting.
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Nettleton Main Street begins First Saturdays event
SUMMARY: May the 4th be with you! Today is Star Wars day and also the kickoff for a series of events in Nettleton. The Nettleton Main Street Association started “First Saturdays,” inviting people to come out and enjoy time with their community. The first Saturday featured live music, cornhole, a costume contest, a mechanical bull, and local food vendors. Each month will have a different theme to attract more people to the events. The goal is to include a variety of activities to appeal to a wider audience and encourage participation in the community events.
The Nettleton Main Street Association kicked off First Saturdays on May 4, also known as Star Wars Day!
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