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Capitol Police reported that two men were found dead Thursday night inside a Jackson home following an apparent shooting. The deceased have been identified as Jamiri Francis, 49, and Montrell Smith, 25. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call Capitol Police.
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Jackson County legislators hosted a community forum to gather feedback regarding data centers and battery storage facilities. The discussion highlighted concerns over tax breaks, property tax revenue, and strain on the power grid. The county legislature has until mid-December to evaluate future regulations.
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Mayor Scott Conger addressed ongoing security improvements at City Hall following Tuesday's lockdown during a work session on Thursday. The city plans to add a key fob system for the outside elevators, with officials holding an internal debrief Friday regarding the proposal.
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LaMarkus Moore was sentenced to life in prison following his conviction for the first-degree murder of Joseph Reddix. The shooting occurred on Taylor Street when Capitol Police responded to an incident involving a white Lexus. Evidence showed Moore fired seven shots at Reddix that day.
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