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Stokes won’t vote for Hutton as next Parks and Rec director

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2 weeks ago

September 12, 2023

www.wjtv.com – Marie Mennefield – 2023-09-12 16:24:58

SUMMARY: Some members of the Jackson City Council are unhappy with the appointment of interim Parks and Recreation director Stephen Hutton. Councilman Kenneth Stokes believes that Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba should have consulted the council before making the appointment, especially considering Hutton's previous guilty plea for promoting prostitution. Stokes believes there were better candidates for the position, such as Deputy Director Abram Muhammad. Hutton is serving in an interim capacity for 90 days, but if the mayor presents his name for a permanent role, Stokes plans to vote against it. Hutton has previous experience overseeing the Sanderson Farms Tournament and the Mississippi Fair Commission.

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2nd man arrested after body found in Richland Creek

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5 hours ago

September 23, 2023

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2023-09-23 10:59:53

SUMMARY: Jordan Thurmond, 21, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the killing of 29-year-old Dan Belton in Jackson, Mississippi. Belton's body was found with multiple gunshot wounds near Old Highway 49 east. A second suspect, Justin Thurmond, was previously arrested and also charged with murder. They are believed to be connected to the kidnapping of a baby in August. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Jackson police or Crime Stoppers.

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2nd suspect arrested after Jackson man killed, baby kidnapped in August

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5 hours ago

September 23, 2023

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2023-09-23 10:36:47

SUMMARY: A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting and kidnapping that occurred in Jackson, Mississippi on August 30. Keyonte Charleston, 21, was charged with capital murder, kidnapping, burglary of an occupied dwelling, and armed robbery. The incident involved multiple suspects who wore masks and kicked in the back door of a residence, robbing the residents, killing Anthony Brown, and kidnapping a 10-month-old child at gunpoint. One suspect, Jazmyn Johnson, 18, was arrested the same day, and the baby was safely recovered. Warrants have also been issued for two other suspects, Tristin Goodlett, 17, and Shanicholaus Taylor, 20.

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How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week

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6 hours ago

September 23, 2023

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www.wjtv.com – Stacker – 2023-09-23 09:53:08

SUMMARY: Gas prices have remained relatively stable over the past week, sitting about 20 cents higher than the previous year. This increase is largely due to the decision by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to cut oil production until the end of 2023. Additionally, lower refinery utilization rates have contributed to slightly higher prices in certain regions, such as the Midwest. These higher gas prices have played a role in the persistently high inflation rate seen in August. States with the largest increases in gas prices include Nevada, California, and Arizona. In Mississippi, gas prices currently sit at $3.29.

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