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Thursday, November 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mississippi Department of Transportation is running a holiday-themed contest inviting people to submit traffic safety messages, with winners displayed on highway signs statewide. WAPT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man has been apprehended for his involvement in a homicide that occurred on TV Road. WLBT News
- ➤ A suspect involved in a high-speed chase that concluded in Jackson has had their bond set by authorities. WLBT News
- ➤ Akea Faison, wanted in Virginia for two counts of first-degree murder among other charges, was arrested in Mississippi after nearly 20 months. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ Darryl Norwood, a former law enforcement officer, became permanently disabled after being mistakenly shot with a stun gun by a Jackson police officer while trying to assist in a volatile situation, leading to a lawsuit against the police department for gross negligence. Mississippi Today
- ➤ Two were injured in Jackson when a Facebook Marketplace transaction turned into an attempted armed robbery, resulting in an exchange of gunfire. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center will host an exhibit featuring a bust of Alyce Griffin Clarke, the first African American woman elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives, starting November 22, honoring her 40-year career and contributions to education. City of Jackson
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jackson, Mississippi, entrusts Jacobs Solutions with a 10-year contract to manage the city's water treatment facilities, aiming to enhance system efficiency and address challenges in billing collections. FOX 40
- ➤ The Mississippi 2024 election saw a voter turnout of less than 60%, the lowest since 2004, with upcoming runoff races. WAPT
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Chimneyville Arts Festival
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