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Suspect injured in Adams County officer-involved shooting
SUMMARY: A suspect was injured during an officer-involved shooting in Adams County, Mississippi. The shooting occurred on July 16, and the suspect fired a weapon towards the deputies who were responding to a call for service. The suspect was taken to a local hospital with significant injuries, while no deputies were physically harmed. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the incident and will share their findings with the Attorney General's Office.
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State Senate confirms newest members on IHL Board of Trustees
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Senate confirmed four new members of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, including Charles Stephenson from West Point. Stephenson, CEO of Heartland Natural Resources LLC, will represent the Third Supreme Court District. He replaces Dr. Walt Starr of Columbus, whose term ends soon. The IHL Board oversees operations of Mississippi's eight public universities. Stephenson's appointment brings new leadership to the board. Follow for more updates on Facebook.
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JPS School Board approves demolition of three closed schools
SUMMARY: The Jackson Public School District Board of Trustees approved the demolition of three closed school sites – Baker Elementary, French Elementary, and Woodville Heights Elementary. The decision was made due to a lack of interest from potential buyers for redevelopment and issues with maintaining the upkeep of the buildings. The district will seek input from the community on what to do with the empty spaces once demolition is completed. No demolition date has been scheduled yet.
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CPD urges people to come forward with info on stabbing case
SUMMARY: Columbus police are investigating a weekend stabbing incident that left 47-year-old Lashawn Cunning with multiple chest and torso wounds. The victim is currently being treated at Baptist Golden Triangle hospital, with no update on his condition. Eyewitnesses are not cooperating with the investigation, prompting the police to urge the community to come forward with any information to help solve the crime faster. While detectives have a person of interest in the case, no arrests have been made yet. The police emphasize the importance of citizen involvement in solving crimes in the city of Columbus.
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