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Woman accused of killing her son found guilty of capital murder
SUMMARY: In a recent trial, a jury in Jones County found Latina Oates guilty of capital murder for the death of her 11-year-old son in a Laurel hotel room in 2020. Judge Dal Williamson subsequently sentenced Oates to life in prison without parole. Oates' defense team argued that she was not in the right mental state, but the state did not seek the death penalty. The jury deliberated for over four hours before reaching a verdict. For a full report and trial recap, visit WDAM's website.
Woman accused of killing her son found guilty of capital murder
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Ellisville State School cemetery projects moving forward
SUMMARY: Ellisville State School provided an update on their Cemetery preservation project, where interns from USM helped locate buried remains of families. The interns created a digital map of the cemetery to locate sunken headstones. A professor from USM used ground penetrating radar with a 400 megahertz antenna to locate unmarked or mismarked graves. The radar sends a signal into the ground and maps where it returns to identify anomalies indicating burials. The cemetery was active from the 1920s to the 1980s, with approximately 150 people buried there. The process takes 3 to 4 hours and will result in a three-dimensional model of the area.
Ellisville State School cemetery projects moving forward.
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Laurel Upper Elementary sees new addition
SUMMARY: Laurel Upper Elementary School has unveiled a new facility that will house about 130 students, addressing overcrowding issues. With the help of Esser funds, the school has created new classrooms with bathrooms and water fountains, providing a better quality learning environment. The new wing is a separate, u-shaped addition to the original building, allowing for more engagement between teachers and students. The school will decide which grade levels will utilize the new facility over the summer, with plans to start using it in the next school year. This development reflects the school's commitment to improving facilities for a better overall learning experience.
Laurel Upper Elementary sees new addition.
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Two hospitalized after shooting in Lamar County
SUMMARY: Two people are hospitalized after a shooting in Lamar County, with possibly five people involved. Lamar County Sheriff Danny Regal reports that the incident occurred on Shears Road near West Lane. Two adults were injured and are being treated, while three juveniles have been taken into custody. The severity of the injuries is unknown. The investigation is still in its early stages, and more individuals may be identified. Stay tuned for updates on air and online as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for updates on air and online as more information becomes available.
Two hospitalized after shooting in Lamar County.
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