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MS man charged with capital murder after death of infant

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www.wjtv.com – Deja Davis – 2024-04-06 11:07:39

SUMMARY: Matthew Brown, a Mississippi man, has been charged with capital murder in connection to the of an infant in Lafayette County. Deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about an unresponsive infant boy on March 22 and attempted -saving measures before the baby was taken to Baptist Hospital, where he later died. Brown was on April 4 in connection to the infant's death. The LCSO is urging anyone with information about the incident to forward or call 662-234-6421.

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Columbus voters overwhelmingly approve school bond – Home – WCBI TV

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www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-05-14 22:47:02

SUMMARY: Columbus voters approved a $36 million school bond issue with nearly 85% of voters in favor, surpassing the required 60% majority. The funds will be used for modernization, renovations, and additions in the Columbus Municipal School District. Superintendent Dr. Stanley Ellis expressed gratitude to voters and volunteers for their . The final tally was 1,221 in favor and 203 against. This will have a long-term impact on the 's schools.

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Economic developments aim to keep Mississippi’s workers in state

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www.wjtv.com – Richard Lake – 2024-05-14 18:34:24

SUMMARY: Gov. Tate Reeves of Mississippi is focusing on economic growth in his second term, investing funds in major projects like an electric battery plant and an Amazon data center. Dr. Joshua Hendrickson believes these investments can create network effects, attracting more companies and population to the state. The goal is to increase economic and ultimately see economic growth. However, Mississippi's low population and workforce participation rate pose challenges, especially among young people. Hendrickson suggests creating an that rewards desired behavior to address these issues. Overall, the state is working towards creating network effects to boost its and attract more .

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Ridgeland triple homicide suspect had long criminal history

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-05-14 16:38:00

SUMMARY: A mother and her two daughters were shot and killed in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The , Ivory James Welch III, was involved in a gunfight with Arizona troopers and was killed. The victims were identified as Ida Welch, 76; Vicky Renee Welch, 56; and Crystal Lynn Welch, 42. Ridgeland Chief Brian Myers mentioned that Welch had a history of mental illness and previous encounters with enforcement. The motive for the shooting is unknown, and the investigation is ongoing with the of the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Welch had an extensive criminal history of domestic assaults and simple assaults dating back to 2006.

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