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SEC men’s basketball all-conference teams announced
SUMMARY: The SEC announced its all-conference teams, with Mississippi players making a strong showing. Tolu Smith of Mississippi State was named to the All-SEC First-Team, averaging 16.3 points and eight rebounds per game. Josh Hubbard also from Mississippi State made the Second-Team, leading the Bulldogs with 16.8 points per game. Cameron Matthews, another Mississippi State player, landed on the SEC All-Defense team for his energy and defensive skills. For Ole Miss, Matthew Murrell was recognized on the All-SEC Second-Team, leading his team with over 16 points per game and a strong 3-point shooting percentage.
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Testimony begins in Columbus murder trial
SUMMARY: Testimony began in a Columbus murder trial, with prosecutors calling former Columbus Police Detective Rick Jones to testify about the shooting and killing of Desi Shepherd by Israel Buckhalter, who was indicted on a second-degree murder charge and for shooting into a dwelling. The incident occurred on Springdale Drive in July 2020. The jury first heard opening arguments from lawyers. The trial is expected to last most of the week. For more updates, follow WCBI on Facebook.
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Woman killed in Madison County house fire
SUMMARY: A woman died in a house fire in Madison County, Mississippi. The fire was responded to by the Gluckstadt Fire Department and the Farmhaven Volunteer Fire Department. It occurred at a mobile home on Barnes Road, resulting in the death of 53-year-old Wendy Parker. The Madison County Coroner, EOC, Sheriff's Office, and State Fire Marshal's Office also responded. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Additionally, a man was arrested in Rankin County for trafficking 22 pounds of fentanyl.
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Man arrested in Rankin County for trafficking 22 pounds of fentanyl
SUMMARY: A man was arrested in Rankin County, Mississippi after deputies discovered 22 pounds of fentanyl during a traffic stop on Interstate 20. The driver, Arturo Gonsen-Miranda, was charged with aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance. The arrest was made after the deputies developed probable cause that the driver may be involved in drug trafficking. A K-9 partner named “Voodoo” alerted on the vehicle, leading to the discovery of two false compartments where the fentanyl was found. Gonsen-Miranda was taken to the Rankin County Jail, and no bond has been set for him at this time.
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