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Mississippi teen killed during hunting accident; appears accidental, authorities say

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6 months ago

December 30, 2023

Mississippi teen killed during hunting accident; appears accidental, authorities say

CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) – A teenager was killed during a hunting accident in Carroll County on Friday.

According to a press release by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and officers with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks responded to the call on County Road.

Hayden Bonta, 17, of Ocean Springs, was declared dead by the coroner.

An investigation is being conducted, but the shooting appears accidental, the press release says.

“Our prayers are certainly with the Bonta family and their friends during this tragic time,” said Carroll County Sheriff Clint Walker. “The death of a teenager is never easy; I ask all of our citizens to hold this family up in prayer in the coming days.”

This is the second person to be killed during a hunting accident in Mississippi on Friday.

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Multi-vehicle crash on I-20 resulted in death and injuries

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6 hours ago

June 16, 2024

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Multi-vehicle crash on I-20 resulted in death and injuries

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) – A multi-vehicle crash happened Saturday evening around 7 p.m. off Interstate 20 eastbound about three miles before the Edwards, Miss. exit.

The accident involved three cars and two 18-wheelers.

The passengers of the two 18-wheelers and one of the cars were uninjured.

The drivers of two of the vehicles sustained injuries and were transported to UMMC with unknown injuries.

Anthony Brumley, a 62-year-old passenger of one of the vehicles, a Ford Maverick, died from injuries sustained from the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

WLBT was at the scene.

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State Games of Mississippi Softball Tournament

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13 hours ago

June 16, 2024

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State Games of Mississippi Softball Tournament

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) – The State Games of Mississippi continue throughout the weekend with several events taking place throughout the Queen City.

The youth softball tournament was held at the Northeast Softball Complex.

Kids of all ages around the area came out to compete in the tournament, but most importantly, Saturday’s event was to help grow their love of the game.

“Well, a lot of these girls don’t get to play tournaments, so this is kind of their first experience for a lot of them. So they’re getting that tournament experience and maybe some of them will go on to, you know, be tournament team players and get out there and play at a little bit higher level,” said Softball Commissioner, Sonja Rowell.

On top of this weekend being an awesome opportunity for these players, the tournament also brings in visitors from around the area, which boosts the local economy.

“It brings in so many people. It brings in people from all the areas, they come in, they stay in our hotels, they eat in our restaurants, they spend money here, which boosts our local economy,” said Marketing Director for the State Games of Mississippi, Amanda Bratu.

Gold and silver medals were handed out after Championship games were played.

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Harrison County sheriff's deputy arrested for bringing contraband into jail – SuperTalk Mississippi

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21 hours ago

June 15, 2024

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A Harrison County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested for bringing contraband into the local jail.

On Saturday, the HCSO announced an update on the arrest of Kristina Eaton for one felony charge of introduction of contraband into a correctional facility.

According to Sheriff Matt Haley, Harrison County investigators received information on Dec. 25, 2023 that Eaton was bringing contraband into the Harrison County Adult Detention Center in Gulfport. Based on evidence obtained by investigators at that time, Eaton was terminated from her position.

On June 13, Eaton appeared in the Harrison County Circuit Court for a show-cause hearing. During the hearing, investigators were able to prove probable cause and obtain a warrant for Eaton.

Eaton turned herself in on the warrant and was booked into the Harrison County Adult Detention Facility. She is being held in lieu of a $25,000.00 dollar bond set by Justice Court Judge Theressia Lyons.