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Mississippi officials capture inmate who escaped during bathroom break

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July 26, 2023

Mississippi officials capture inmate who escaped during bathroom break

BENTON CO., Miss. — A Mississippi inmate who escaped after asking jail officials for permission to take a bathroom break while being transported from one facility to another was captured Tuesday, authorities said.

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According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Kurtis Elkins, 33, was captured at a hotel in the northern Mississippi city of Holly Springs on Tuesday, WREG-TV reported.

The sheriff’s office said that Elkins slipped away from authorities at about 11 a.m. CDT, according to WHBQ-TV.

A Mississippi inmate who escaped after requesting a bathroom break during transport from Benton County to Marshall County was captured Tuesday. https://t.co/UC2Dl4bXTm
— WREG News Channel 3 (@3onyourside) July 26, 2023

Elkins was being transferred to the Marshall County Jail from Benton County for violation of probation charges when he made his escape on State Highway 4, according to WREG.

The sheriff’s office said that Elkins told a state corrections officer that he needed to use the restroom and fled the area after the Mississippi Department of Corrections employee pulled over to the side of the road, the television station.

Officials said that Elkins was wearing a black shirt, blue jeans and was wearing handcuffs attached to a leather restraint belt. He was not considered dangerous, but dozens of deputies and K-9 officers searched a large wooded area for the fugitive on Monday, WREG reported.

He was captured the next day.

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Minor earthquake recorded in Mississippi on Thanksgiving

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2 hours ago

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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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.