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Man sentenced for fatal shooting of Jackson DoorDash driver

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4 weeks ago

April 2, 2024

www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-04-02 17:20:10

SUMMARY: Shadrick Simmons pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection to the shooting death of DoorDash driver Corey Price in Jackson, Mississippi. The incident occurred when Simmons attempted to steal Price's vehicle during a food delivery, leading to a fight that resulted in Price's death. Simmons was sentenced to 40 years, with 17 suspended and 23 to serve in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with an additional five years of post release supervision.

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Southern Drugs Pharmacy plans to close its doors

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45 mins ago

May 1, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-05-01 16:03:56

SUMMARY: Southern Drugs, a long-time pharmacy in Columbus, Mississippi, will be closing its doors on May 10 due to inadequate insurance reimbursements. The pharmacy has been operating since 1931. Services will be consolidated with Family Pharmacy locations, and all customer prescriptions have been transferred to the Donut Factory location in Columbus. This closure highlights the challenges faced by local businesses in the face of changing insurance policies. For more news and updates, follow them on Facebook.

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Woman fires shots at suspects who broke into Jackson home

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1 hour ago

May 1, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Cameron Smith – 2024-05-01 15:25:18

SUMMARY: Three suspects are wanted for breaking into a woman's home in Jackson, Mississippi. The incident occurred on May 1st on Daniel Circle. The suspects, wearing hoodies, approached the woman's home offering to cut her yard, but she declined. They then went to her daughter's home in the neighborhood. The daughter was not home, and the suspects broke in. When she returned, shots were fired by both the suspects and the daughter, though no injuries were reported. Jackson police are investigating the incident, and more information is pending.

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$1 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold at the Scarlet Pearl Casino & Resort

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3 hours ago

May 1, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Ansley Perkins – 2024-05-01 13:56:14

SUMMARY: A Mega Millions ticket sold at the Scarlet Pearl Casino and Resort in D'Iberville won $1 million after matching all five numbers in the drawing, missing the Mega Ball number of 5. The player could have tripled their prize to $3 million by spending an extra dollar on the Megaplier option. The casino will receive a $5,000 selling bonus. The winner is advised to sign their ticket, keep it secure, and consult legal and financial advisors. They have 180 days to claim their prize. The Powerball jackpot is estimated at $178 million, and the Mega Millions jackpot for Friday is estimated at $284 million.

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