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Miss. man allegedly attempts sex with 12-year-old. That 12-year-old was an undercover cop.

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1 year ago

August 1, 2023

Miss. man allegedly attempts sex with 12-year-old. That 12-year-old was an undercover cop.

BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WLBT) – A Mississippi man is facing child exploitation charges after allegedly attempting to lure who he believed to be a 12-year-old to meet him for sex.

A press release says that at 4 p.m. on July 29, the Brookhaven Police Department began investigating 43-year-old Benny Myers of Summit. The department utilized an undercover officer to meet with Myers at his designated location.

Officers then took Myers into custody without incident at 9 p.m. with the help of the undercover officer, investigators of the 14th District Attorney’s Office, and assistance from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

After officers arrested Myers, a search warrant conducted at his home resulted in numerous electronic devices that will be processed as evidence in the case, the press release says. The Pike County Sheriff’s Office, Investigators of the 14th District Attorney’s Office, and agents of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics assisted with the search warrant.

Myers is booked in the Lincoln County Jail.

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Minor earthquake recorded in Mississippi on Thanksgiving

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November 28, 2024

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Minor earthquake recorded in Mississippi on Thanksgiving

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A minor earthquake was recorded in Mississippi early Thanksgiving morning.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the 2.5-magnitude earthquake occurred southeast of Canton near the Ross Barnett Reservoir around 1:48 a.m. on Thursday, November 28.

Officials with the Michigan Technological University said earthquakes below 2.5-magnitude are “generally not felt.” So far, there are no reports of any damage in Madison County.

The last earthquake that occurred in Madison County was a 2.8-magnitude earthquake in 2019.

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Thanksgiving on Mississippi Public Broadcasting Think Radio, set to air on Thursday, November 28th

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November 28, 2024

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Thanksgiving on Mississippi Public Broadcasting Think Radio, set to air on Thursday, November 28th

MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — For Thanksgiving, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, the Mississippi Public Broadcasting Radio will air a special programming.

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According to officials, “Turkey Confidential” and “Feasting with the Great American Songbook: An Afterglow Thanksgiving Special” will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Francis Lam will be taking calls and help those in need of Thanksgiving cooking tips for the biggest cooking day of the year.

According to officals, “Feasting with the Great American Songbook: An Afterglow Thanksgiving Special” will explore classic jazz and popular songs about food by singers like Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan, and Fats Waller, perfect for listening while sitting at the table.

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Southeast Mississippi Christmas Parades 2024 | WKRG.com

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16 hours ago

November 27, 2024

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Southeast Mississippi Christmas Parades 2024 | WKRG.com

MISSISSIPPI (WKRG) — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the Gulf Coast and that means Santa Claus will be heading to town for multiple parades around the area.

WKRG has compiled a list of Christmas parades coming to Southeast Mississippi.