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West Point community works together to stop gun violence

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www.wcbi.com – Kaitlyn Yeatman – 2024-02-11 22:08:03

SUMMARY: Community members in Point, Mississippi gathered to discuss the recent increase in gun violence in the , prompted by two fatal shootings in mid-January. The , called “Breaking the Trend,” aimed to address the issue with a focus on reaching out to the youth and providing . Organizer Sylvester Adams, along with Lorenzo Wisdom, emphasized the importance of engaging with young people to prevent them from turning to violence. Various speakers, local and athletes, shared their perspectives and encouraged the community to together and heal. The organizers hope to continue conversations like this in the future to involve more families and community members in addressing the issue.

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Late night rain going into the weekend

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www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-07-26 18:25:08

SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi, will experience continued rain and thunderstorm chances over the , with warming temperatures. On Friday night, rain is expected to move in from the southwest, with temperatures in the lower 70s. This weekend, highs are projected in the upper 80s to lower 90s, with scattered rain and some thunderstorms, but no severe weather is anticipated. As the next progresses, rain chances are expected to diminish while temperatures rise into the low to mid-90s. Overnight lows will remain in the low to mid-70s throughout this period.

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Mississippi teen wanted for fatal shooting captured in Texas

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-07-26 16:39:26

SUMMARY: A 15-year-old named Christian Collins, wanted for a fatal shooting in Mississippi, was captured on July 26 in . He was by U.S. Marshal's Service agents at his mother's apartment in San Marcos. Collins faces charges of murder and aggravated assault for the June 22 shooting of 23-year-old William Young in Brookhaven. His mother, LaRhonda Collins, is also facing obstruction of justice charges related to the incident. This case highlights ongoing issues of youth violence and the complexities of legal consequences involving minors.

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MDWFP K9 helps locate three missing children

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-07-26 15:23:16

SUMMARY: A K9 from the (MDWFP) played a crucial role in locating three missing in Monroe County. The children were reported missing around 2:00 p.m. on July 25. MDWFP Officer Starling and K9 Charlie reached the children's last known location by 4:15 p.m. Using an article of clothing from one of the children to guide him, K9 Charlie successfully tracked and found all three children within 15 minutes. The teamwork between the officer and the K9 led to a swift and successful resolution of the missing persons case.

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