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Sonny Lee will spend the first 25 years behind bars without the possibility of parole. The Mississippi Council on Economic Education is looking to teach children how to manage their money as adults.

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Suspect Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative speaker Charlie Kirk, may have confessed to others in an online chat after committing the crime. The message was sent from Robinson’s account to a group of online friends on Thursday night, about two hours before he was taken into custody,

Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson has been leading a Farm Council that will craft a strategy for the future of agriculture in Mississippi and across the country. He told us that for poultry producers, the #1 issue is the availability and affordability of insurance for their chicken houses. They're discussing what they can do to mitigate that risk.

A suspect with a violent criminal history has been arrested after allegedly beating a truck stop clerk and trying to gouge out the clerk's eyes on Monday. According to police, 40-year-old Charlie Jones of Yazoo City argued with a clerk at the 35/55 Truck Stop on Highway 35 in Vaiden over the price of gas. After brutally beating the victim, Jones allegedly retrieved a gun from his vehicle and went back and demanded the money from the register.

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DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle says law enforcement officers are ready to take on criminals who may flee from Memphis when the National Guard arrives. During a news conference on Monday night, Tuggle said they're fully prepared to protect the community. He's been in touch with federal authorities about the Memphis National Guard plan and has a good relationship with law enforcement officers in Shelby County.

Congressman Bennie Thompson is calling for a federal investigation into the death of a Black student at Delta State University who was found hanging from a tree on Monday. However, local law enforcement has so far stated that they do not suspect foul play. Trey Reed's body was discovered near central campus at approximately 7:05 a.m. by a staffer. Preliminary information released Tuesday by the Bolivar County Coroner found Reed did not have any broken bones or “injuries consistent with an assault.”

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Smoke from wildfires that have been burning for weeks in the Pacific Northwest and Canada will create hazy conditions over parts of Mississippi today.

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The congressman is also committed to supporting the president's campaign to send troops to other cities, like Memphis.

A repeat offender's latest crime was allegedly committed against a store clerk in Carroll County. A child porn suspect was captured in Canton and will be extradited to Arkansas.

With lots of questions about who will start behind center for Ole Miss against Tulane on Saturday, Rebel head coach Lane Kiffin provided an answer. Plus, former Southern Miss baseball star Chuckie Robinson will start for the Los Angeles Dodgers when the team takes on the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.