SUMMARY: A Columbus man, Elonzo Latham, convicted of a child sex crime, is evading law enforcement. Latham, convicted in absentia for sexual battery involving a child under 13 from October 2021 to January 2022, failed to attend the closing arguments of his trial. The jury took just 15 minutes to reach a unanimous decision. Authorities urge anyone with information on Latham's whereabouts to contact Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers or the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office, or utilize the P3 Tips App. He faces 20 years to life in prison upon capture and sentencing. Follow WCBI for updates.

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SUMMARY: Kevin Hart has rescheduled his two Jackson, Mississippi shows, originally set for May 25 and 26, to September 22 at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. due to unforeseen circumstances. The shows are part of his “Kevin Hart: Acting My Age Tour” and will take place at Thalia Mara Hall. All previously purchased tickets will be valid for the new dates, and ticket holders can contact their point of purchase for further inquiries.

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SUMMARY: Misty Burgess of Lee County, Mississippi, pled guilty to theft of government funds in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, according to State Auditor Shad White. In May 2020, she submitted an unemployment benefits application using her sister's personal information; her sister was an inmate at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility and ineligible for these benefits. The U.S. Attorney's office will sentence Burgess in September 2024. Suspected fraud can be reported to the Auditor's office via their website or by calling 1-(800)-321-1275 during business hours.

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