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Two arrested in shooting in Jefferson Co.

Two arrested in shooting in Jefferson Co.

Suspects arrested in Jefferson Co. shooting incident. (Source: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department)

By WLBT Digital | January 21, 2021 at 11:41 AM CST – Updated January 21 at 11:42 AM

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) – Two men are behind bars Thursday after being arrested in connection with a shooting in Jefferson County.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department picked up the men after responding to a shooting in the parking lot of a water tower on U.S. 61 south of Geoghegan Road.

The incident occurred on January 17.

Kemorris Williams is being charged with aggravated assault – use of a deadly weapon.

Jamarrio Sampson is being charged with aggravated assault – use of a deadly weapon and felony malicious mischief.

It was unclear the activity the two were involved in, and the sheriff said additional arrests are expected in the incident.

“This is an ongoing investigation,” Sheriff James E. Bailey said in a statement. “Gun violence will not be tolerated in Jefferson County.”

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Here are the executive orders President Biden signed on day one

By Jacob Gallant | January 21, 2021 at 11:27 AM CST – Updated January 21 at 3:21 PM

Many of his moves were designed to reverse policies enacted by President Trump, taking issues related to climate change, COVID-19 and immigration among other things.

Biden signed more than a dozen executive orders, memorandums and directives on his first day, marking a swift change from previous administrations. Only two recent presidents signed executive actions on their first day in office — and each signed just one.

“There’s no time to start like today,” Biden said in his first comments to reporters as president.

This executive order calls for the government to pursue a a comprehensive plan to advance equity, civil rights, racial justice and equal opportunity.

The goal is to create a system of fair and impartial treatment to those who have been underserved, including: Black, Latino, and Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other persons of color; members of religious minorities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) persons; persons with disabilities; persons who live in rural areas; and persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality.

Another executive order requires masks be worn on federal property.

It also encourages all Americans to wear masks and take other steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as defined by the CDC.

Biden also shared the grief many have over the deadly virus during his inauguration speech. Four hundred lights were shined to represent the 400,000 people who have died as a result of the pandemic.

“Between sundown and dusk, let us shine the lights into the darkness … and remember all who we lost,” Biden said.

A second coronavirus-related executive order calls for a response on combatting COVID-19 in Mississippi. It establishes a COVID-19 Response Coordinator that reports directly to the president and supports a timely and effective delivery of vaccines to Americans.

This executive order strips an order done by Trump in 2017. That order stripped federal money from sanctuary cities and deport any undocumented immigrants who have been convicted of crimes.

It was later declared unconstitutional by a judge in late 2017.

This is another order stripping back executive orders enacted by Trump. It revokes executive orders 13771, 13777, 13875, 13891, 13892 and 13893 which were signed in regards to federal regulation.

“This order revokes harmful policies and directives that threaten to frustrate the Federal Government’s ability to confront these problems (coronavirus, economic recovery, racial justice and climate change), and empowers agencies to use appropriate regulatory tools to achieve these goals,” the order states.

This order calls for non-citizens to be includes in the Census.

“At no point since our Nation’s Founding has a person’s immigration status alone served as a basis for excluding that person from the total population count used in apportionment,” the order states.

This is another reversal of a Trump policy that excluded undocumented immigrants from being counted toward the 2020 Census apportionment base.

The 1,700-mile (2,735-kilometer) pipeline was planned to carry roughly 800,000 barrels of oil a day from Alberta to the Texas Gulf Coast, passing through Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma.

“The Permit is hereby revoked,” Biden’s executive order says. “Leaving the Keystone XL pipeline permit in place would not be consistent with my Administration’s economic and climate imperatives.”

The pipeline has been a source of controversy for more than a decade and was a top priority of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who raised the issue during his first phone call with Biden in November. Trudeau expressed disappointment over the revocation.

The order also strips away a number of executive orders carried out by Trump that were deemed harmful to the environment.

This order prohibits any practice of discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation.

“Adults should be able to earn a living and pursue a vocation knowing that they will not be fired, demoted, or mistreated because of whom they go home to or because how they dress does not conform to sex-based stereotypes,” the order reads.

Other actions were carried out without the use of an executive order, which include:

  • Extending a nationwide moratorium on evictions and foreclosures until at least March 31
  • Extending the pause on student loan payments and interest until at least September 30
  • Revoking Trump’s ‘patriotic education’ report
  • Stopping withdrawal from World Health Organization
  • Fortifies DACA
  • Reverses Trump’s restrictions on U.S. entry for Muslim-majority countries

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Crash cleared on I-55 near Fortification St. exit

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Crash cleared on I-55 near Fortification St. exit

Traffic alert (Source: WALB)

By WLBT Digital | January 21, 2021 at 8:03 AM CST – Updated January 21 at 11:42 AM

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A crash on I-55 is cleared after causing traffic delays on Thursday morning.

The incident happened on I-55 before the Fortification Street Exit 96C.

It is unknown if anyone was injured.

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Hinds County bridge repairs begin on Thursday

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Hinds County bridge repairs begin on Thursday

Source: Raycom Media (Source: Raycom Media)

By WLBT Digital | January 21, 2021 at 6:28 AM CST – Updated January 21 at 6:28 AM

HINDS CO., Miss. (WLBT) – Bridge repairs will begin on Thursday between I-20 between Bolton and Norrell Road exits.

Repairs are set to start at 8 a.m. on Thursday and last until 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the area.

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JSU’s Sonic Boom of the South represents Magnolia State during inaugural events

By Roslyn Anderson | January 20, 2021 at 6:20 PM CST – Updated January 20 at 6:50 PM

The musical powerhouse was one of seven college bands to perform virtually for the Biden Inaugural’s “We Are One” celebration.

The fast-paced production showcased the famed Sonic Boom of the South in a performance filmed for the inaugural festivities last week due to COVID-19 precautions.

“This experience was nothing short of amazing,” said saxophone section leader Tiranda Plummer.

The junior biology/pre-medicine major is proud her school was selected to play a role in the 2021 Biden/Harris inaugural events.

“The whole opportunity is definitely something we can look back on years and years from now and be able to say we were a part of that band to actually help celebrate the 46th president of the United States,” said Plummer.

The band had a week to practice and execute the field performance paying tribute to the president and vice president with formations of their names across the field at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Head drum major Nathanial Kenner is grateful for the opportunity

“For us being together and being a family, it’s just, like… excitement just rushed throughout the whole band because nothing else compared to having a new president,” said Kenner.

For drum major Marvin Meda of Dallas, being chosen to perform gives him hope for the nation working together.

“It encouraged me,” said Meda. ”It showed me that we actually have life and we have the possibility to be good in this world and America.”

The national broadcast included the songs Living in America, Happy Birthday, a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King and America the Beautiful.

“It just means so much because this is such a historical moment, not only for America but for Jackson State as well,” said Miss Jackson State University Daisia Davis.

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Drag racers do donuts on lawn of Jackson church

By David Kenney | January 20, 2021 at 6:46 PM CST – Updated January 20 at 6:46 PM

The lawn in front of the Greater Pearlie Grove Missionary Baptist Church now has more grooves than a vinyl record. This week drag racers jumped the curb and did donuts, tearing up their lawn.

Greater Pearlie Grove damage

Greater Pearlie Grove damage (Source: David Kenney)

Youth Pastor Arthur Bridges said, “This is the third occurrence where they have come onto the lawn, turn donuts and do whatever trick. You can tell it’s not, like, an incidental, just running up onto the lawn. They actually drive up on it and do donuts.”

The vandals also threw mud up on their building while performing their stunts. The streets in front of their building scarred from nights of racing and wild displays of horsepower.

“It’s really costing us because now we’re having to look up other options, maybe fencing or put up some type of barrier to keep them from driving up on the lawn so we don’t have to continue to fix it,” said Bridges.

As local officials work to get a grasp on the out-of-control drivers, state leaders are working on legislation that will make it a felony to obstruct traffic showboating, and drag racing. Those found guilty could face fines of $2,000 or two years in jail.

Church leaders say they just want the wild behavior to stop before someone gets hurt.

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Mega Millions player in Copiah County wins $1 million, chooses to stay anonymous

Mega Millions player in Copiah County wins $1 million, chooses to stay anonymous

Mega Millions player in Copiah County wins $1 million, chooses to stay anonymous (Source: Mississippi Lottery)

By Jacob Gallant | January 20, 2021 at 11:44 AM CST – Updated January 20 at 5:29 PM

COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) – An anonymous Mega Millions player in Copiah County is $1 million richer.

According to the Mississippi Lottery, the ticket was sold at RBs One Stop on Highway 28 in Hazlehurst.

The player, they said, did not choose the Megaplier option and also chose to remain anonymous.

However, no jackpot winner was sold. That means the Mega Millions grand prize now stands at a whopping $970 million.

Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot is $730 million.

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Woman faces multiple charges after sideswiping, fleeing sheriff’s deputy

Woman faces multiple charges after sideswiping, fleeing sheriff’s deputy

Crime scene (Source: Gray Media)

By WLBT Digital | January 20, 2021 at 5:00 PM CST – Updated January 20 at 5:00 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A woman has been arrested after hitting a Hinds County deputy and fleeing the scene, authorities say.

According to Hinds County Cpt. Tyree Jones, the driver sideswiped a deputy’s vehicle near downtown Jackson.

The woman fled the scene along I-55 North when she was stopped on Lakeland Drive.

At some point, the woman slowed down, put her vehicle in reverse, and back into the officer’s vehicle again, Jones said.

The driver had a small amount of marijuana and cocaine in her vehicle, Jones said.

Her identity was not readily available.

She is facing charges of felony fleeing, possession of marijuana and cocaine, DUI and possibly others.

Traffic was backed up south along I-55 near the Waterworks curve during the incident.

No injuries were reported.

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2.1 magnitude earthquake reported in Collins, Miss.

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2.1 magnitude earthquake reported in Collins, Miss.

2.1 magnitude earthquake reported in Collins (Source: MEMA)

By WLBT Digital | January 20, 2021 at 11:44 AM CST – Updated January 20 at 11:59 AM

COLLINS, Miss. (WLBT) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency reported that a 2.1 magnitude earthquake happened Wednesday morning in Collins.

Officials said the earthquake happened around 7:30 a.m., 2.4 miles east of the southeast of Collins.

No issues have been reported in that area to MEMA.

In Case You Missed It: A 2.1 magnitude earthquake occurred this morning in Collins, MS.

No issues have been reported in that area to MEMA. pic.twitter.com/7pcm3LAwdH

— msema (@MSEMA) January 20, 2021

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COVID-19 in Mississippi: Over 1,700 new cases reported Wednesday

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Protecting Yourself from Coronavirus (May 2020)

By WLBT Digital | March 13, 2020 at 11:42 AM CDT – Updated January 20 at 8:58 AM

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Mississippi State Department of Health reported 1,702 new cases and 64 new deaths Wednesday.

The number of presumed positive coronavirus cases in Mississippi is now at 256,827 as of January 19.

So far, 5,638 people have died from COVID-19 in Mississippi.

The number of tests administered in the state totals 2,056,401 as of January 16. This includes MSDH Public Health Laboratory tests and other providers.

An estimated 207,769 people have recovered from the virus.

Mississippi Department of Health has a hotline open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for any coronavirus-related questions: 877-978-6453.

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