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Mississippi bill seeks casino site in capital city of Jackson

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2024-03-26 13:14:46

SUMMARY: A new bill in the Mississippi House proposes allowing the of a casino in , the 's capital. This bill, House Bill 1989, would establish a casino close to the Capitol building owned by someone who already has a licensed casino. Currently, in Mississippi are limited to the Coast and the Mississippi , but this new bill aims to change that. Lawmakers hope to capitalize on the gambling industry by expanding casino locations. This initiative marks a significant departure from the state's previous limitations and could potentially bring economic growth to the capital .

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Calm for tonight with thunderstorms by Sunday afternoon – Home – WCBI TV

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www.wcbi.com – McKinley Dean – 2024-05-04 16:58:56

SUMMARY: A few spotty showers are possible this evening, with thunderstorms expected tomorrow afternoon and into the overnight hours. Temperatures will reach the lower 90s by the middle of next . Tonight, expect a few spotty showers with overnight lows in the mid 60s. Tomorrow will start off mild with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the middle 80s. Rainy conditions will continue into next week with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and lower 90s. Heavier rain is expected by Thursday as a cold front pushes through.

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2nd Jackson man sentenced for bank fraud scheme

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-04 11:04:42

SUMMARY: Ronald Gardner, a man, was to 61 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity . He and his co-conspirator, Anthony Craig Myrick, opened an account at a Jackson bank in someone else's name, deposited counterfeit U.S. Treasury checks, withdrew the cash, and used false identification cards. Gardner admitted to manufacturing the counterfeit checks and using another person's identity. The scheme affected at least 10 victims. Both Gardner and Myrick were indicted and pled guilty, with Myrick receiving a 26-month sentence. They were also ordered to pay restitution to the bank.

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Multiple Vicksburg homes damaged by gunfire

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-04 10:50:50

SUMMARY: Vicksburg are investigating a shooting incident where multiple homes and a vehicle were damaged by gunfire on May 3. No injuries were reported, but there were spent shell casings from different caliber weapons found at the scene. The incident occurred on Meadowvale just before 9:30 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vicksburg Police Department.

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