SUMMARY: Jackson police are investigating after a body was found in the Pearl River near South State Street and Gallatin Street. The deceased person, identified as a male, was found on Tuesday, April 30, prompting multiple emergency units to respond to recover the body. Rankin County deputies and Richland police also assisted at the scene. This incident is being considered a double homicide, with Detective Tommie Brown leading the investigation. Crews are currently working to recover the body from the river. The situation is still developing, and more information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.

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SUMMARY: West Point High School in Mississippi hosted a Financial Literacy Art Contest for students in the accounting class. The goal was to equip them with skills to make good financial decisions as they transition into adulthood. Students chose a financial literacy topic and created artwork to represent it. The judging criteria included creativity, artistic execution, and incorporation of a financial literacy theme. The top five winners received trophies, and the top three also received cash prizes. The teacher emphasized the importance of knowing how to manage finances, such as avoiding maxing out credit cards and understanding bank statements and savings accounts.

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SUMMARY: A new bill, House Bill 691, allows for a new board to oversee investigations of law enforcement accused of wrongdoing in Mississippi. This board, part of the state's officer certification board, can investigate officers and potentially change their certification status based on their findings. The board will establish a hearing panel to conduct investigations and provide recommendations. The bill also includes a 20-hour training requirement for board members. This legislation is a response to cases like the “Goon Squad” in Rankin County, where law enforcement officers were found guilty of violating civil rights. Governor Tate Reeves is expected to sign the bill into law.

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