Mississippi News
State Rep. Earle Banks receives probation on tax crime charge
SUMMARY: Rep. Earle Banks (D-District 67) received two years of probation and was ordered to pay $84,766.00 in restitution for a federal tax crime charge. In May 2023, Banks pled guilty to “willfully making a false material statement on a federal income tax return” as part of a plea agreement with the U.S. government. He had received $582,000 through the sale of property his family owned. Banks has been a member of the Mississippi House since 1993 and avoided a trial by pleading guilty. Richard’s Disposal also filed a complaint over Jackson‘s new RFP.
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Man wanted for robbing Flowood bank
SUMMARY: Flowood police are on the lookout for a man who robbed a Wells Fargo bank on Lakeland Drive at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5. The suspect, described as wearing a ball cap and sunglasses, threatened a teller to put money in his bag before fleeing the scene. Authorities urge anyone with information about the robbery or the suspect’s identity to contact the Flowood Police Department at 601-932-5400.
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Sunny and hot weekend – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: This weekend in Columbus, Mississippi, begins with morning fog, which will clear by mid-morning, resulting in dry conditions and abundant sunshine. Saturday’s temperatures will soar into the upper 80s, feeling like the lower 90s, with overnight lows in the mid-60s. Sunday will see similar summer-like weather. The upcoming week will maintain clear skies and warm temperatures, but a cold front is predicted to bring a brief cool-off to the upper 70s and lower 80s starting Tuesday, hinting at the fall-like conditions many are eagerly anticipating.
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This Mississippi city has some of the worst drivers in the US
SUMMARY: A recent Consumer Affairs study has ranked Memphis, Tennessee, as home to the worst drivers in the United States for the second consecutive year, with a crash score of 77.3. Memphis recorded the highest traffic fatalities and incidents involving impaired drivers. Victorville, California, followed in second place with a crash score of 64, and Macon, Georgia, placed third at 63.4. Factors influencing high fatalities include infrastructure and traffic volume. Conversely, cities like Cleveland and Albuquerque have improved safety, dropping significantly in rankings. The study aims to raise awareness and improve driving safety across communities.
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