Mississippi News
Silver Alert issued for Precious Howard of Jackson
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for Precious Howard, last seen on November 10 at around 8:00 p.m. near Walker Avenue in Jackson, Mississippi. Described as wearing a black coat and leggings, with a leg tattoo and a sleeve tattoo on her right arm, she may be in a 2007 black Dodge Charger. Howard has a medical condition potentially affecting her judgment. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234 or call 911. Stay updated with WCBI on Facebook and Twitter.
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Amazon Web Services breaks ground on Mississippi data centers
SUMMARY: Madison County, MS, witnessed a groundbreaking for the state's largest economic development project, as Amazon Web Services (AWS) invests $10 billion in multiple data center complexes. This significant investment will generate at least 1,000 high-paying, high-tech jobs and represents the largest capital infusion in Mississippi's history. State lawmakers approved a $44 million incentive, with $32 million allocated for job training programs. These data centers will support transformation in various industries by providing essential technology infrastructure for cloud computing. Governor Tate Reeves highlighted the project's immense future impact, with partial operations expected by 2027.
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15-year-old dies after being pulled from Clinton YMCA pool
SUMMARY: A 15-year-old boy, Jonas Pippins, died after being pulled from the pool at the Clinton Branch YMCA in Clinton, Mississippi, on Sunday, May 19. Lifeguards at the scene attempted resuscitation before EMTs took over. Despite these efforts, Pippins could not be revived. LeRoy Falcon, CEO of the Metropolitan YMCAs of Mississippi, expressed deep sorrow over the incident and stated that an internal review is being conducted to understand the circumstances better. The incident has left the YMCA community profoundly saddened, and their thoughts and prayers are with the victim's family, friends, and those who assisted.
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Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Itawamba County
SUMMARY: A traffic stop in Itawamba County, Mississippi, on May 16 led to the arrest of 23-year-old Dustin Wildmon for drug charges and felony escape. Authorities, including the Itawamba County Sheriff's Department and various narcotics units, found 600 fentanyl pills and amphetamines in Wildmon's vehicle after stopping him for careless driving. Wildmon attempted to flee the scene but was caught with the help of a good Samaritan. He faces charges of trafficking Schedule II controlled substances, felony possession of a Schedule II drug, and felony escape. Wildmon is held at the Itawamba County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
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