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Two people dead in wreck after chase from Mississippi to Memphis

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www.wjtv.com – David Royer – 2023-06-29 13:42:43

SUMMARY: A one-vehicle crash in Memphis resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The incident began as a chase when Mississippi deputies pursued a vehicle northbound on Highway 61. Memphis responded to the crash scene, where two victims were pronounced dead. Both northbound and southbound lanes of South Third Street were closed for investigation. DeSoto County initiated the pursuit after spotting a white Nissan Maxima with two individuals wearing ski masks. The vehicle was reported stolen out of Memphis. The investigation is ongoing.

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Starkville man found not guilty for embezzlement in Oktibbeha Co.

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www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-10-31 15:12:00

SUMMARY: Clarence Parks, a former firefighter from Starkville, was found not guilty of embezzlement by an Oktibbeha County jury on October 31. His arrest occurred in May 2022 investigations prompted by internal and external complaints. Prosecutors accused him of misusing a -owned vehicle for personal use between March 2021 and April 2022. The jury deliberated for approximately two hours before reaching their verdict.

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Vehicle accident claims man’s life in Alabama

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www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-10-31 14:54:00

SUMMARY: A car in Fayette, Alabama, around 2 a.m. on October 31, resulted in the of Bellsnyder IV. The single-vehicle crash occurred on County Road 35 when Bellsnyder’s Chevy Equinox veered off the road and struck a tree. He was not wearing a seatbelt and died at the scene. A passenger in the vehicle was and airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation by the Alabama Enforcement Agency.

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$67 million to pay for Mississippi bridge replacements

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-10-31 14:23:00

SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $67.5 million grant to the () to replace 13 aging bridges in central Mississippi. These bridges, constructed between 1928 and 1939, are critical for connecting rural to urban centers like . The new structures will meet current design standards, featuring 12--wide lanes and 6-foot-wide shoulders to enhance safety and accommodate freight and vehicle traffic. Acting Federal Highway Administrator Kristin White emphasized the importance of bridge for community connectivity and economic efficiency.

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