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Pérez family attorney hopes lawsuit will 'force change' at Mar-Jac plant

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1 year ago

February 6, 2024

www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-02-06 02:24:05

SUMMARY: A 16-year-old boy, Duvan Perez, tragically died while working at the Mar Jac Poultry facility, and his family attorney, Seth Hunter, filed a wrongful death lawsuit. This lawsuit also includes Onin Staffing as well as Mar Jac Poultry as defendants. The attorney is questioning whether Perez and his fellow staff members were properly trained and whether the dangerous machines were shut off properly. The attorney maintains that Perez was not old enough to legally work and should not have been allowed to work in such dangerous conditions. An investigation is currently underway to look into the circumstances surrounding Perez’s death and working conditions at the Mar Jac Poultry facility. You can read the full complaint on wdam.com for more details.

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8 hours ago

August 1, 2025

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2025-08-01 08:13:47

SUMMARY: On Wednesday, the city of Gluckstadt unveiled a new Safe Haven Baby Box in the parking lot of its new Police Station and Municipal Court. Funded by CPS Pools and Spas and community donors, the baby box offers a safe way for individuals to surrender infants anonymously, removing shame and blame. Mayor and residents expressed gratitude, citing the box as a vital alternative to save lives. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, creator of the Mississippi Access to Maternal Assistance app, praised the growing number of baby boxes statewide, now totaling six. Gluckstadt became a city in 2021 and recently opened its first dedicated police building. Police Chief Hale noted they have 20 officers with new facilities including a dispatch center and courtroom.

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Jones County investigators work to solve 2011 cold case

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24 hours ago

July 31, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-07-31 16:22:53

SUMMARY: Jones County cold case investigators seek help solving the 2011 murder of Charles “Charlie” Adcock. Adcock was found shot in the head inside his Ellisville home on June 23, the same day his Waynesboro pawn shop was burglarized. Waynesboro police had requested to check on him but couldn’t reach him; his daughter said Sayto Ford arrived first and found the body. Handguns, cash, and keys to his vehicle and businesses were missing. Witnesses reported a Black woman came to Adcock’s door the night before asking for help, believed to be a decoy. Two men were seen waiting in a sedan, possibly a Pontiac. Investigators suspect gang involvement possibly linked to Adcock’s daughter. Motive may involve money Ford sought from Adcock, which he refused. Anyone with information is urged to call authorities.

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Students return to school in several metro districts

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1 day ago

July 31, 2025

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2025-07-31 07:44:41

SUMMARY: Pearl High School is preparing for the new school year with music playing and staff ready after three days of teacher development. Dr. Dennis Fillmore is the new principal at Pearl Junior High School. The district’s breakfast menu includes scrambled eggs, toast, and turkey sausage; lunch features Caribbean jerk chicken. Parents are encouraged to sign up for the parent portal at pearl.activeparent.net to track grades and attendance. Darien Spann is the new president of the Mississippi Association of Educators, focusing on advocacy and teacher pay raises. At Pisgah Elementary, excitement is high with colorful decorations and encouragement for students to start their best school year.