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Mississippi capital to revamp how it notifies next of kin about deaths with Justice Department help

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2024-04-04 16:40:16

SUMMARY: The U.S. Justice Department is assisting the Jackson, Mississippi Police Department in revamping their policies for next-of-kin death notifications after seven men were buried in unmarked graves without their families’ knowledge. At least three of the men were Black, which raised concerns of civil rights violations. Federal officials will help ensure that notification procedures comply with laws, provide training recommendations, and offer assistance in locating next-of-kin. The intervention follows the discovery of Dexter Wade’s body, who was buried without his family’s knowledge after being killed by an off-duty police officer. The announcement by the Civil Rights Division does not imply any wrongdoing by local agencies.

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Utility workers in Peru unearth pre-Incan tomb with 1,000-year-old remains

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-08-02 12:00:00

SUMMARY: In Lima, Peru, utility workers expanding underground gas networks discovered two pre-Incan tombs, one containing a 1,000-year-old burial with four clay vessels and three pumpkin shell artifacts linked to the pre-Incan Chancay culture. Archaeologist José Aliaga noted the individual was wrapped, seated with legs to the chest. Lima, home to over 400 archaeological sites, frequently reveals ancient remains during construction, with more than 2,200 finds reported by gas distributor Cálidda over two decades. Such discoveries highlight the city’s rich pre-Incan heritage, often surprising locals and passersby, reinforcing Lima’s unique archaeological significance among Latin American capitals.

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Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, is transferred to a prison camp in Texas

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www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2025-08-01 13:00:00

SUMMARY: Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend convicted in 2021 of aiding Epstein’s sexual abuse of minors, has been transferred from a federal prison in Tallahassee, Florida, to a minimum-security prison camp in Bryan, Texas. The Bureau of Prisons did not explain the transfer, and Maxwell’s attorney declined to comment. The low-security camp allows easier operations and inmate work without strict monitoring. Renewed public attention has surrounded Maxwell’s case following criticism of the Justice Department’s refusal to release more Epstein investigation documents. Recently, Maxwell was interviewed by the Deputy Attorney General, and the House Oversight Committee has expressed interest in questioning her with immunity offered.

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Justin Herring Memorial Blizzard Battle brings friendly competition to Gulfport on Miracle Treat Day

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www.wxxv25.com – Elizabeth Keen – 2025-07-31 22:34:00

SUMMARY: Gulfport’s Dairy Queen hosted its fourth annual Blizzard Battle on Miracle Treat Day, where Gulfport Fire and Police Departments competed to raise funds for Manning Family Children’s Hospital in New Orleans. The event honors the late Justin Herring, a beloved firefighter and three-time champion who passed away earlier this year. Five members from each department raced to finish 32-ounce Blizzards, with the Fire Department sweeping the victory again. Participants ate quickly, inspired by Herring’s memory. The Police Department was encouraged to practice for next year’s challenge. The fundraiser supports Children’s Miracle Network to aid the hospital’s greatest needs through donations.

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