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Mississippi man captured after 13 years on the run
SUMMARY: After more than 13 years on the run, Kelvin “Buck” Perry, a Mississippi man convicted of drug charges, has been arrested and returned to the Carroll Montgomery Regional Correctional Facility. Perry failed to show up for court in 2010 and was convicted in absentia, receiving a 60-year sentence. Carroll County Sheriff Clint Walker worked with the U.S. Marshal's Service to locate Perry, resulting in his arrest in St. Louis in 2024. Perry was extradited back to Mississippi. Walker expressed gratitude for the cooperation between agencies and the community in resolving the long-standing case peacefully.
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East Webster baseball looks to bring home fourth state championship
SUMMARY: East Webster baseball team advanced to the 3A state championship after dominating the playoffs, outscoring opponents 97-17 and not playing a single game three. They will face West Marion in a best-of-three series at Trustmark Park, with game one on Tuesday and game two on Thursday. A win would give the Wolverines their fourth state title. Senior shortstop Briceton Johnson expressed how they have been working towards this goal since junior high. The final challenge is set for Saturday, if necessary, as the team aims to achieve their dream of winning the state championship.
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3rd-grade state reading assessment passing numbers hold steady
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Education reported that 75.7% of third graders passed the state reading assessment on the first try, a slight decrease from the previous year's 76.3% pass rate. In the Monroe County School District, 92.4% of third graders passed on the first attempt, the second highest percentage in the state, while the Baldwyn School District had the lowest pass rate at 45.8%. Students who did not pass were given a second test in February, with a second retest scheduled for June. For updates, follow the Mississippi Department of Education on Facebook.
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Mississippi inmate accused of identity theft, wire fraud
SUMMARY: State Auditor Shad White announced the first indictment associated with Operation Payback, involving over half a billion dollars in illegal unemployment compensation payments during COVID. Kenjarell Thomas from Jackson was served with a 59 count indictment related to identity theft, fraudulent representation, and wire fraud. Thomas allegedly applied for unemployment benefits while in prison, using multiple prisoners' personal information and his mother's address to receive payments. Suspected fraud can be reported to the Auditor's office online or by phone.
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