Mississippi News
Rocky start for Columbus paving plans
SUMMARY: Columbus City Council in Mississippi was locked in a dispute over how to allocate $6.9 million in tax revenue for road work. Councilman Pierre Beard proposed that most of the money be used to pave three heavily traveled roads, with the remainder split among the six districts. However, Councilman Stephen Jones argued that this would leave his district without sufficient funding for road paving. Ultimately, Mayor Keith Gaskins broke the tie and sided with Beard's proposal. The council still needs to finalize which roads will be paved in each district before the work can begin in 2024.
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Columbus police investigate burglaries at Littlewoods Mall
SUMMARY: Columbus police are investigating a series of burglaries at a shopping center, with five businesses being broken into. Security camera footage captured three individuals with bags and ropes approaching stores. Store owners like Stephanie Studdard and Emma Newman expressed frustration at the thefts, with Newman reporting several hundred dollars stolen from her store. Police advised residents and business owners to secure their properties and set alarms to deter burglars. The department received tips from the community and planned to meet with business owners to ensure safety and security. Social media and video footage were being used to identify suspects.
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One killed during storm in Pearl last week
SUMMARY: The City of Pearl in Mississippi is cleaning up after severe weather last week that resulted in one fatality. Trees and power lines were down across the city, causing damage to cars, homes, and businesses. Mayor Jake Windham stated that crews are working to restore the city to normal as quickly as possible, with 73 downed trees being cleared. A resident named Susan Collins died during the storm, and one person sustained minor injuries. Neighbors are encouraged to report damages to the city for assistance.
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State program works to get new count
SUMMARY: Mississippi is home to black bears, with the largest concentrations found along the Mississippi River in the Delta. The Black Bear Program of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks is working on getting a new count of these bears. Anthony Ballard, the program leader, advises residents to remain calm if they encounter a bear and to slowly move away, as black bears are typically shy. Bear sightings are rare in the area, but precautions should be taken to avoid attracting them with food. It is important to remember that black bears are not confrontational and usually avoid human contact.
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