SUMMARY: The Covington County Sheriff's Department is investigating two separate drive-by shootings, one in February and the other on June 2. No one was injured in either incident, but some suspects were young teens. Sheriff Daryl Perkins is working with the DA's office to potentially charge these juveniles as adults. The June 2 incident involved four suspects firing into a home on Gray McGee Lane. Authorities also continue to search for 27-year-old Eric Barnes, a suspect in the February shooting on Joe Booth Road. Barnes, who is out on a $100,000 bond for a 2022 drive-by shooting, has not yet turned himself in.

Covington County looking into pair of drive-by shootings.

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SUMMARY: The IRS is warning seniors in the Magnolia State about scams where fraudsters pose as government officials to steal personal information and money. Scammers pressure victims into making immediate payments via gift cards or wire transfers. If uncertain about a claim's legitimacy, contact the IRS for verification. More details, including red flags and additional contacts for scam victims, are available on our website.

IRS warns of scams aimed at seniors in Mississippi.

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SUMMARY: The Jones County Veterans Services Center is relocating from downtown Laurel to Ellisville, specifically to the former nursing home on County Home Road. The new site will house the Veterans Service office, coroner's office, and drill court, with enhanced space, better facilities, and improved handicap accessibility. Dedicated veterans' parking will also be available. Veteran Service Officer Jeff Barnett highlighted the need for the move due to space and parking limitations at the current location. Minor improvements like painting and cleaning are planned. The relocation is expected within a month, with a brief service interruption during the move.

Jones County Veterans Service Center moving to Ellisville.

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