SUMMARY: Tameron Ward of Columbus pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to 15 years in prison for shooting 67-year-old Sammie Corder in October 2022. The shooting was believed to be intended for someone else, and Corder was an innocent bystander, shot in the chest while sitting in his car parked in his driveway on 21st Street North. Columbus police indicted Ward for manslaughter due to culpable negligence. This incident highlights the consequences of reckless actions leading to the loss of innocent lives.

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SUMMARY: MDOT has announced temporary overnight lane closures on Interstate 55 in Madison County for bridge repair work over U.S. 51 and the CNIC Railroad. The closures will be from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., starting May 20 through May 23 and on weekends of June 1 and June 8. Drivers should expect delays and digital message boards are in place to alert of potential delays during peak travel times.

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SUMMARY: A 14-year-old girl in Rankin County, Mississippi appeared in court after allegedly killing her mother and injuring her step-father in a shooting incident. The defense requested to reduce her bond of $1 million and exclude the public and media from the courtroom. The case was continued until June 4, 2024. The step-father reported finding his wife dead and being shot by his step-daughter, who was arrested and charged with murder. The victim was a teacher at Northwest Rankin High School, while the accused girl was a student there.

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