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Two Hattiesburg teens arrested for home invasion
SUMMARY: Two teenagers from Hattiesburg, Mississippi have been arrested in connection to a home invasion that took place in Forrest County. The suspects broke into a home belonging to a Stone County deputy, who was present at the time. When confronted by the deputy, one of the teenagers fired a shot at him but missed. The deputy managed to detain one of the teens before Forrest County deputies arrived. The second suspect was later arrested without incident. The teens are currently being held in the Forrest County Adult Detention Center and are charged with home invasion of an occupied dwelling. The investigation is ongoing.
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SUMMARY: Ackerman Police Chief Tim Cook has noticed an increase in the use of prop money, fake cash used for movies, being passed as real currency in Ackerman. Initially, larger bills such as 20s or 50s were used, but now fake $1 bills are being circulated. Cook is investigating cases weekly and encourages store clerks to carefully examine and mark each bill to validate its authenticity. The community is urged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity involving fake money. Follow WCBI on Facebook for the latest news and updates.
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SUMMARY: A cold front is moving into Columbus, Mississippi, bringing thunderstorms and the potential for severe weather. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 11pm, with damaging winds, large hail, and even the possibility of an isolated tornado. Once the front passes, a change in the air mass will result in cooler and less humid weather for Friday and the weekend. Temperatures will drop and dew points will decrease, with highs near 80°F. The comfortable weather will persist into the weekend, with rain returning to the forecast on Monday. Overall, expect cooler temperatures and a brief break from the warm and muggy conditions.
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SUMMARY: Jackson, Mississippi is undergoing multiple projects to revitalize the downtown area as part of Economic Development Week. The city received nearly $5 million in funding for renovations, with an emphasis on improving Union Station. The Executive Director of the Jackson Redevelopment Authority, Christopher Pike, expressed the intent to attract more people to Downtown Jackson through these upgrades. The renovations will include system upgrades, lighting fixtures, energy efficiency improvements, painting, landscaping, and accessibility improvements. A community meeting is scheduled at Union Station on May 9 to discuss the progress and plans for the revitalization project.
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