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Triple homicide near Mississippi casino leaves family seeking answers
SUMMARY: In Tunica County, Mississippi, a triple homicide took the lives of Tednequa Moore, her boyfriend Deshun Isabell, and their friend Steven Dewayne Burts. Their burned car, riddled with bullet holes, was found near a casino on Casino Center Drive. Tolisha Gordon, Moore's mother, is mourning her daughter, described as a girly girl who loved makeup. Moore was pregnant, and the couple leaves behind a 10-month-old daughter. The families of the victims are seeking justice and have no insight into why the crime occurred. The Tunica County Sheriff's Office and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation are investigating and asking the public for information.
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Jackson will host National Folk Festival for three years
SUMMARY: Jackson, Mississippi, has been selected as the host city for the National Folk Festival from 2025 to 2027, outshining 42 other cities in the nation. This prestigious event is the longest-running traditional arts festival in the U.S., featuring a free, three-day, outdoor celebration of music, dance, and traditional arts. Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba expressed excitement about the honor, highlighting Mississippi's rich musical heritage. The festival is expected to attract over 330,000 visitors, generating more than $60 million in economic impact. Held in November, the festival will feature multiple stages, a dance pavilion, traditional crafts, diverse foods, and folklore activities.
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Court upholds conviction of man sentenced in Jackson rapper’s death
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld Antoine Carr's conviction and life sentence for the first-degree murder of Jackson rapper Lonnie Taylor, known as Lil Lonnie. Carr's appeal, which claimed prosecutorial misconduct, was rejected, with the court finding no reversible error. The conviction stems from an April 2018 shooting where Taylor was found shot in a vehicle. Carr, along with Monya Davis and Marshun Carr, were arrested in Texas. Davis also received a life sentence, which he unsuccessfully appealed, while Marshun Carr was sentenced to 18 years. The shooting took place on April 19, 2018, in Jackson, Mississippi.
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East Webster baseball rallies to defeat West Marion in game one of 3A championship
SUMMARY: East Webster baseball triumphed over West Marion 12-6 in game one of the 3A championship series. Despite falling behind 6-3 after a tough fourth inning, East Webster rallied with nine unanswered runs for the win. Wolverines' head coach Blake Hutchison attributed the victory to a team effort and noted their strong response to adversity. With this win, East Webster remains undefeated in the playoffs and is now one win away from securing their fourth state title. They will play game two at 1 p.m. on Thursday.
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