SUMMARY: A mother and her two daughters were shot and killed in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The suspect, Ivory James Welch III, was involved in a gunfight with Arizona state troopers and was killed. The victims were identified as Ida Thomas Welch, 76; Vicky Renee Welch, 56; and Crystal Lynn Welch, 42. Ridgeland police Chief Brian Myers mentioned that Welch had a history of mental illness and previous encounters with law enforcement. The motive for the shooting is unknown, and the investigation is ongoing with the help of the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Welch had an extensive criminal history of domestic assaults and simple assaults dating back to 2006.

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SUMMARY: Voters in the Columbus Municipal School District are being asked to pass a $36 million bond for renovations, with plans for upgrades in buildings including a new gymnasium at Stokes-Beard Elementary, installation of sprinkler systems, bathroom upgrades, and repaving the parking lot at Columbus High School. The polls will close at 7 p.m. The bond issue aims to address various infrastructure needs across the district.

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SUMMARY: Testimony began in a Columbus murder trial, with prosecutors calling former Columbus Police Detective Rick Jones to testify about the shooting and killing of Desi Shepherd by Israel Buckhalter, who was indicted on a second-degree murder charge and for shooting into a dwelling. The incident occurred on Springdale Drive in July 2020. The jury first heard opening arguments from lawyers. The trial is expected to last most of the week. For more updates, follow WCBI on Facebook.

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