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New director leads North Miss. Law Enforcement Training Center

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April 18, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2024-04-18 12:20:17

SUMMARY: Dan McKinney, a well-known firearms instructor and former police chief, has taken on the role of director at the Northeast Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center. He emphasizes the importance of accountability, empathy, and continuous training for future law officers. The academy aims to instill core values and ensure cadets are well-prepared for their careers in law enforcement. McKinney and his staff focus on training cadets to protect and serve, prioritize public safety, and return home safely after each shift. The academy also offers specialized training and will start its next full-time academy in August.

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May 1, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Ansley Perkins – 2024-05-01 13:56:14

SUMMARY: A Mega Millions ticket sold at the Scarlet Pearl Casino and Resort in D'Iberville won $1 million after matching all five numbers in the drawing, missing the Mega Ball number of 5. The player could have tripled their prize to $3 million by spending an extra dollar on the Megaplier option. The casino will receive a $5,000 selling bonus. The winner is advised to sign their ticket, keep it secure, and consult legal and financial advisors. They have 180 days to claim their prize. The Powerball jackpot is estimated at $178 million, and the Mega Millions jackpot for Friday is estimated at $284 million.

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More witnesses take the stand in Beth Ann White retrial

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May 1, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-05-01 12:52:36

SUMMARY: In the retrial of Beth Ann White, the state called witnesses who testified that she caused a crash that killed a mother and her six-month-old son, and left her two other children with life-threatening injuries. Dr. Shiflett, a pediatric neurosurgeon, testified that he treated the surviving children for severe brain and spinal injuries. The state argues that White was driving under the influence at the time of the crash, with a blood alcohol content three times the legal limit. White has been indicted on multiple counts of DUI, including a felony charge for a fourth offense. Her first trial ended in a hung jury.

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Teen charged in death of 14-year-old in Jackson appears in court

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May 1, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Sethanie Smith – 2024-05-01 12:00:10

SUMMARY: A teenager, John Foote, has been charged with murder for the shooting death of 14-year-old Cameron Horne-Crook in Jackson, Mississippi. During a preliminary hearing, Foote was denied bond. Two other teenagers, Maxle Mooneyham and Siyaski Crawford, were also arrested in connection to the shooting. Mooneyham was charged with tampering with evidence and Crawford with accessory to murder. Crawford admitted to moving the victim's body after the shooting. Additionally, Cameron Horne-Crook's brother, Bryson Horne, was also killed in a separate shooting incident in the area.

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