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Who will take charge of Jackson’s water system?

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2 months ago

March 13, 2024

www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-03-13 15:43:08

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Senate passed a bill to create the Mississippi Capitol Region Utility Authority to oversee Jackson's water system. The authority would be governed by a nine-member board with appointments from the mayor, city council, governor, and lieutenant governor. While some believe state oversight is necessary, others prefer city control. Interim manager Ted Henifin supports efforts for future governance and will work with legislators on amendments. Henifin's role is secure until at least 2027. Residents have mixed opinions on the state versus city control of the water system. Additionally, city officials would not have had any appointments under the original version of the bill.

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How it’s remembered in Columbus

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5 hours ago

April 29, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Anthony Jenkins – 2024-04-29 19:19:46

SUMMARY: Mississippi state employees had a day off for Confederate Memorial Day, a holiday to remember Confederate soldiers. Columbus, MS, has over 2,000 Confederate soldiers buried at Friendship Cemetery, along with Union soldiers. The holiday began in 1866 with the city's ladies honoring both Confederate and Union soldiers. This gesture of reconciliation inspired a national Memorial Day. Representative Kabir Karriem has tried to abolish Confederate Memorial Day, but his bills have not passed. The holiday's unique history in Columbus highlights the theme of reconciliation and unity in honoring all fallen soldiers.

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One injured in Monroe County officer-involved shooting

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7 hours ago

April 29, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-04-29 17:38:13

SUMMARY: One person was injured in an officer-involved shooting in Monroe County, Mississippi, on April 29. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation responded to the incident where Monroe County deputies encountered a suspect with a knife during a disturbance call. The deputies fired shots, injuring the suspect who was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The suspect was wanted for a 2023 double homicide in Natchez. The deputies did not sustain any serious physical injuries. MBI agents will investigate the incident further and report their findings to the Attorney General's Office.

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Man wanted for 2023 double homicide in Natchez captured

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7 hours ago

April 29, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-04-29 17:32:44

SUMMARY: Jamionte Davis, age 24, has been captured in Harrison County, Texas, by the U.S. Marshal's Service for allegedly killing two people outside a Natchez night club last year. He has been charged with two counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder after the shooting in the parking lot of a club near Cash Savers supermarket on May 5, 2023. The deceased victims were identified as Travione Jones, 19, and Devin Winchester, 19. Two other individuals, Kadeem Conner, 25, and Mark Jordan Mitchell, 32, were previously arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting.

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