Mississippi Democrats successfully broke the Republican Party’s supermajority in the Mississippi Senate by winning two seats previously held by Republicans, reducing the number of Republican senators below the threshold needed for a supermajority. The victories came in special legislative elections, with Democrats flipping Senate District 45 and Senate District 2. These wins are significant as they restore checks and balances in state government and give Democrats a stronger voice.
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A Mississippi resident shot and killed a monkey that had escaped after a truck overturned on a highway, citing safety concerns for her children. The homeowner, alerted by her son, encountered the monkey in her yard and, fearing it could harm others, fired her gun. The escaped monkeys were being transported for scientific research and had been the subject of a search after the crash, which resulted in the death of five monkeys and the original escape of three more. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks took possession of the deceased monkey and confirmed that the animals are known to be aggressive.
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A transport truck carrying rhesus monkeys associated with Tulane National Biomedical Research Center crashed in Jasper County, Mississippi, leading to a tragic outcome. The driver misinformed local law enforcement about the monkeys being dangerous and carrying diseases, prompting officials to “destroy” all but one. Tulane University clarified the primates belonged to a third party and were not infectious, while also offering assistance. The sheriff’s department is coordinating with the university regarding the remaining caged monkeys and the disposal of the carcasses.
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On Tuesday, a truck transporting “aggressive” Rhesus monkeys overturned in Jasper County, Mississippi. The monkeys, destined for a Florida testing facility after residing at Tulane University, were reported to carry hepatitis C, herpes, and COVID. Authorities confirmed that all but one of the escaped monkeys have been destroyed, with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office continuing the search for the remaining animal. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is assisting local law enforcement, while Tulane University prepares to retrieve the deceased monkeys.
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The death toll from the downtown Leland shooting has risen to seven after Ebanee Williams, 25, succumbed to her injuries. Williams was being treated at the University of Mississippi Medical Center following the mass shooting that occurred on October 11th. The Washington County Coroner’s Office reported that 16 people were shot, with four victims dying at the scene and two others later succumbing to their injuries. Nine individuals have been arrested, including five who have been charged with capital murder or attempted murder, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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Homecoming celebrations in Mississippi were marred by a series of shootings across the state on Friday and Saturday nights, resulting in at least nine fatalities and numerous injuries. In Leland, six people died and approximately 20 were injured after a shooting downtown following a high school football game. Another shooting occurred at Alcorn State University, claiming one life, while a separate incident in Heidelberg during their homecoming weekend resulted in two deaths. Law enforcement agencies, including the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, are actively investigating these incidents.
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In Leland, Mississippi, a shooting near downtown resulted in four fatalities and at least a dozen injuries late Friday or early Saturday. The incident occurred during a gathering following the Leland High School homecoming football game. Authorities confirmed an investigation is underway, with no suspects in custody, as the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation assists local police. The shooting, described as senseless gun violence, took place in the city of about 4,000 residents.
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