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Midday Ark-La-Miss Update: June 2, 2025
SUMMARY: Midday Ark-La-Miss Update for June 2, 2025, reports a fatal crash on Interstate 20, westbound at milepost 103, where 52-year-old Jesse Wayne Co Pepper died after his GMC Sierra veered, struck a guardrail, and overturned. The unrestrained driver was ejected, while the restrained passenger sustained minor injuries. Excitingly, the 75th annual Louisiana Peach Festival kicks off June 7 in Ruston with live entertainment and vendors. Ridgewood High graduate Denim Boyd secured over $3 million in scholarships and took a restorative summer break before college. Weather will be warm and muggy with highs in the lower 90s, minimal rain chances, and increasing heat next week.
Midday Ark-La-Miss Update: June 2, 2025
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Ozzy Osbourne dies 'surrounded by love,' weeks after farewell show, family says
SUMMARY: Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, 76, has died, surrounded by family who requested privacy. Osbourne announced his Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2020 and ended touring in 2023 due to spine injuries. Earlier this year, he reunited with Black Sabbath for a final show in Birmingham, his hometown. Osbourne co-founded the influential metal band Black Sabbath in 1968 and was known for his wild antics and groundbreaking music. He gained further fame through the MTV reality show “The Osbournes” and Ozzfest. His recent albums featured collaborations with major artists, earning Grammy nods. He is survived by wife Sharon and four children.
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Coca-Cola confirms a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola is coming to the US
SUMMARY: Coca-Cola will introduce a cane-sugar version of its flagship cola in the U.S. this fall, responding to consumer interest and confirming President Trump’s recent announcement. CEO James Quincey highlighted the company’s use of various sweeteners and ongoing innovation, noting cane sugar is already used in some Coca-Cola products and Mexican Coke. While global case volumes fell 1%, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar grew 14%. Despite challenges like weaker demand in parts of Asia and a social media controversy affecting Hispanic sales, Coca-Cola reported stronger-than-expected Q2 earnings, with net income up 58% and full-year adjusted earnings growth now expected at 8%.
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WDSU investigation could lead to more jail time for man who left woman in field after overdose
SUMMARY: Antoine Thompson, linked to the 2021 death of Danielle Savage, faces increased jail time after leaving her in a field following an overdose. Thompson, convicted of obstruction of justice, failed to call police to avoid jail. WDSU’s investigation revealed body camera footage of Danielle’s body near I-610 in New Orleans. Prosecutors, citing his criminal history, seek a life sentence under habitual offender laws and are reviewing his probation. Danielle’s mother, Yolanda McPherson, vows to continue fighting for justice despite Thompson repeatedly missing court appearances. The case remains ongoing as Thompson is scheduled to return to court.
WDSU investigation could lead to more jail time for man who left woman in field after overdose
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