SUMMARY: The Burns Bottom Redevelopment Project in Columbus, Mississippi is progressing as a Phase 1 Environmental review is expected to be completed early this summer. Friendly City Development Partners submitted a proposal for the area by the deadline, and although no contract agreement has been signed yet, an initial meeting about the next steps has already taken place. The environmental review will help in finalizing the design of the project, which involves Live Adelaide and Burns Dirt as part of Friendly City Development Partners. Stay updated on news and developments by following on Facebook.

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SUMMARY: Dedtrick Jones, a 20-year-old man from Columbus, has been charged with shooting and killing Marvin Horn Jr. in Meridian. The shooting took place on March 10 on Mosby Road. Jones was arrested by U.S. Marshals and Lowndes County deputies, with bond set at $1 million. A video of the arrest was captured by a WCBI viewer at a Highway 45 shopping center. Jones was taken to the Lowndes County jail before being transported to Meridian for a court appearance. For more news and updates, follow WTOK on Facebook.

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SUMMARY: Jackson police are investigating a shooting at the Masonic Temple on John R. Lynch Street. The incident occurred on Sunday night, with suspects driving a light-colored SUV and firing multiple shots at the building. Surveillance video captured the incident, showing a GMC Tahoe possibly involved. Shell casings from a semi-automatic handgun were found at the scene. The suspects remain unidentified, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

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