SUMMARY: A 14-year-old girl in Rankin County allegedly killed her mother, Ashley Smylie, and injured her step-father in a shooting. The girl, Carly Madison Gregg, appeared in court where her defense requested a preliminary hearing and a reduction in her bond. The judge found probable cause in the case and maintained Gregg's bond at $1 million. The step-father reported that Gregg shot him in the shoulder before he took the weapon from her. Gregg was located near the residence and taken into custody without incident. She has been charged with murder and attempted murder and is being held in the Rankin County Adult Detention Center. Smylie was a teacher at Northwest Rankin High School, where Gregg was a student.

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SUMMARY: South Jackson residents will see improvements in water pressure as JXN Water replaces undersized pipes. The first mile of replacements is already underway on Lakewood Drive. The project will take years to complete, with the first 14 projects already identified and approved. A master plan is being developed to prioritize areas needing replacement, with funding in place for significant work. JXN Water plans to replace 100 miles of pipes throughout the city, with revenue from billing helping to support the project. Construction manager, Charles Smith, emphasized the importance of the master plan in efficiently completing the necessary work.

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SUMMARY: Curtis Nichouls is transforming the old Dillard's at Metrocenter Mall in South Jackson into a film studio. He believes that Mississippi is the perfect place for creatives and envisions a new South Jackson with flourishing businesses and job opportunities. Nichouls, who purchased the old Dillard's for $360,000, plans to invest in the youth and underserved groups to make a difference. He has already started renovations on the facility and aims to expand throughout the building. By providing training to students and working with different people across Mississippi, Nichouls hopes to bring new opportunities and businesses to South Jackson.

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