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Senate votes in favor of bill to allow state to take over Jackson’s water system
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Senate passed Senate Bill 2628, voting 35-14 to establish a new water authority to take over Jackson's problematic water system. The approved bill calls for a nine-member board with appointees from the governor, lieutenant governor, city council, and mayor. Despite support from third-party water manager Ted Henifin, nearly all Jackson representatives opposed the bill, criticizing the involvement of a senator who resides nearly 200 miles away. The authority, aiming for a September 1, 2024 launch, would purchase the city's water infrastructure using zero-interest bonds. The bill now moves to the House for further consideration.
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Meridian man sentenced to 50 years for sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl
SUMMARY: Gary Raymon Rush, a 35-year-old from Meridian, received a 50-year prison sentence without parole for sex crimes against a 12-year-old child. Circuit Court Judge Randi P. Mueller issued the sentence for sexual battery and two counts of touching a child for lustful purposes. Rush had been found guilty by a Biloxi jury after evidence surfaced that he had been caught in the victim's bedroom by a family member. The abuse occurred at night and started two weeks before it was discovered. Rush also had a prior guilty plea for attempted rape in Lauderdale County. He will serve his sentence in the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
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Dinosaur exhibit coming to Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson presents “Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors,” from June 8, 2024, to January 5, 2025. This exhibit, featuring 11 animatronic dinosaurs, provides an immersive experience of Earth during the Mesozoic Era. Visitors will encounter dinosaurs like T. rex and explore ancient landscapes with deserts in Brazil and polar darkness in Australia. Created by Imagine Exhibitions, the show is supported by various sponsors, including state departments and local businesses. Additionally, the museum will host “Fun Fridays” and a “Tea Party with a T-Rex” to enhance the educational experience. Tickets are available online or at the museum.
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Attorney for Rankin County teen murder suspect asks court to bar media from trial
SUMMARY: A lawyer for Carly Madison Gregg, 14, charged with killing her mother and attempting to murder her stepfather in Rankin County, is seeking to ban media from the trial, fearing unfair prejudice and requesting a bond reduction from $1 million. Judge David Morrow delayed ruling on these requests, noting the public's right to know and freedom of the press. The incident involved the teenager allegedly shooting her mother, a teacher, and injuring her stepfather, with claims of premeditation but also suggestions of mental health issues influencing her actions. The judge expects a prompt mental evaluation of Gregg.
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