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Possible human remains found in Mississippi courthouse
SUMMARY: Possible human remains were found during renovations at the Tallahatchie County Courthouse in Mississippi. The discovery has raised questions and speculation in the community, especially for those with missing loved ones. The remains were found in a room previously used for evidence storage, sparking curiosity about how they got there. Law enforcement officials are working with state and federal agencies to determine the source of the remains. The discovery has led to concerns from individuals with missing family members, who are anxious to know if the remains belong to their loved ones. The remains will be sent to the Mississippi Forensics Lab for testing.
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Vehicle overturns on I-20 West in Jackson
SUMMARY: An overturned vehicle on Interstate 20 West in Jackson on April 29 caused traffic backup. One person was thrown from the vehicle and the second was trapped inside. A witness helped pull one person out of the car. Emergency responders, including the Mississippi Highway Patrol, Jackson police, firefighters, and AMR, arrived at the scene. Both the police officer and the driver were injured in the crash. The incident led to delays on the interstate as authorities worked to clear the scene.
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State Senate confirms newest members on IHL Board of Trustees
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Senate confirmed four new members of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, including Charles Stephenson from West Point. Stephenson, CEO of Heartland Natural Resources LLC, will represent the Third Supreme Court District. He replaces Dr. Walt Starr of Columbus, whose term ends soon. The IHL Board oversees operations of Mississippi's eight public universities. Stephenson's appointment brings new leadership to the board. Follow for more updates on Facebook.
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JPS School Board approves demolition of three closed schools
SUMMARY: The Jackson Public School District Board of Trustees approved the demolition of three closed school sites – Baker Elementary, French Elementary, and Woodville Heights Elementary. The decision was made due to a lack of interest from potential buyers for redevelopment and issues with maintaining the upkeep of the buildings. The district will seek input from the community on what to do with the empty spaces once demolition is completed. No demolition date has been scheduled yet.
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