SUMMARY: Officials from the Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) are warning the public about a scam where individuals impersonate PSC employees to extract bank account information from utility customers. The scammer claims there have been billing errors and offers refunds, providing a fake badge number. One victim reported receiving such a call and subsequently shared her bank details. The PSC emphasizes that they never request bank information and advises anyone receiving suspicious calls to hang up and contact their utility company directly. Victims are encouraged to report the fraud to their bank and the Mississippi Attorney General's Office.

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SUMMARY: In Jackson, Mississippi, a tragic incident occurred early Friday morning on Rainey Road, where a vehicle struck two 15-year-old girls. One of the girls died at the scene, while the other sustained injuries and was hospitalized. Jackson police detective Tommie Brown reported that the driver was taken to the police department for questioning but has not been charged as of Friday morning. Authorities are seeking additional information about the incident and encourage anyone with details to contact the police or Crime Stoppers.

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SUMMARY: A judge in Oxford, Mississippi, ruled on a motion regarding the sealing of court documents in the capital murder trial of Timothy Herrington, accused of killing former University of Mississippi student Jimmie Jay Lee in 2022. The motion aimed to limit pre-trial publicity to ensure an impartial jury. While the judge partially granted the motion, he stated that specific details affecting jury selection could still be sealed. Herrington, held without bond and filing a suit for illegal detention due to Lee's unrecovered body, has a trial date set for December 2. He was absent from the recent court hearing.

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