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Tupelo teen Leigh Occhi declared dead after going missing 32 years ago
SUMMARY: Leigh Occhi, a 13-year-old girl from Mississippi, was declared legally dead after missing for over 32 years. She vanished on August 27, 1992, when her mother, Vickie Felton, found blood in their home but no sign of her daughter. Despite extensive searches and some leads, including the arrival of Leigh’s glasses addressed to her stepfather weeks later, her fate remains a mystery. Felton, seeking closure, filed a petition to declare Leigh dead, which was signed by her father. The case continues to be an open missing persons investigation, attracting attention over the decades, including features on notable podcasts.
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Governor clarifies why he sent National Guard to D.C. and not Jackson
SUMMARY: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves deployed about 200 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., but chose not to send them to Jackson despite its high homicide rates. Jackson, known as “America’s murder capital,” experienced over 160 homicides in 2021. Reeves supports President Trump’s efforts against violent crime in D.C. but believes legislative measures in Jackson are effectively addressing the problem. In 2023, the GOP-led legislature expanded Capitol Police jurisdiction and established an inferior court to handle cases. Reeves highlighted increased police hiring and new judicial appointments, noting a decline in homicides in 2025 and confidence in the city’s new mayor. He remains open to deploying troops if needed.
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Ole Miss addiction specialists urge safer choices as new school year begins
SUMMARY: As the fall semester and college football season begin, University of Mississippi addiction specialists urge students to be cautious with alcohol and drug use. Alysia Lajune, program manager at the William Magee Center, notes that partying and substance use are often seen as college norms. A spring 2025 survey found over half of Mississippi undergraduates used harmful substances recently, with 53% drinking alcohol. Although alcohol use is declining nationally, the Magee Center promotes harm reduction during Recovery Awareness Month. They recommend safer drinking practices and offer alcohol-free tailgates and hydration stations during football games to support sober students.
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9 people accused of Medicaid fraud agree to pay $173K to resolve allegations
SUMMARY: Nine individuals accused of Medicaid fraud in Mississippi will collectively pay over $173,000 to resolve allegations. They allegedly falsified income to unlawfully qualify for taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits for their dependents. The accused include Rajwinder Kaur, Kawaldeep Singh, Narinder Kaur, Prabhdeep Momi, Bobby and Priyalpreet Babber, Gurinder and Mehaknoor Babber, and Navdeep Basra. Medicaid, administered by the Mississippi Division of Medicaid, assists low-income individuals and families. Authorities say the defendants misrepresented income, causing improper benefit payments. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General investigated, with prosecutions handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Deidre Colson and Keesha Middleton.
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