Mississippi News Report — Monday, Oct 19: Corinth case, Wiley ruling
Monday’s Mississippi News Report leads with two major public-safety outcomes — a 25-year sentence in a Corinth meth and attempted murder case, and the Attorney General clearing the Senatobia officer in the shooting death of one-year-old Kohen Wiley — plus new manufacturing investment in Corinth, new I-10 lanes opening, and a state swim title for Tupelo High.
Top Stories
Corinth Man Gets 25 Years in Meth, Attempted Murder Case
A Corinth sentencing sends Bacarra Hill, 39, to prison for 25 years after guilty pleas to meth trafficking and attempted murder, with no parole eligibility. (Alcorn County News)
AG: Senatobia Officer Justified in Kohen Wiley Shooting
The Mississippi Attorney General announced Monday that a Senatobia police officer’s use of force was justified in the June 14 shooting death of one-year-old Kohen Wiley, closing the state’s criminal review. (DeSoto County News)
Key Tronic Plans TP-Link Router Assembly in Corinth
Key Tronic signed a letter of intent with TP-Link to assemble Wi-Fi networking products in Corinth, with production possible as early as next year. (Alcorn County News)
Statewide & Regional News
New I-10 Lanes Open, Marine Alerts Extended in Monday Briefing
New I-10 lanes and completed Diamondhead interchange work, SR 57 connections, Tuesday marine alerts, fire concerns and Mississippi health-care training lead the Monday morning statewide briefing. (Mississippi News Group)
Gunsmoke Retires After Serving With Oxford Police Department Since 2010
The Friends of the Mounted Patrol Oxford announced Gunsmoke’s retirement after years of service with the Oxford Police Department’s Mounted Patrol. (Oxford MS News)
Sports
Tupelo High School Swim Team Wins State Championship
Tupelo High School’s swim team secured the state championship, celebrating a significant victory at the MHSAA event. (Tupelo News)
Northwest Mississippi Volleyball Rises to No. 16 in National Rankings
The Northwest Mississippi Community College volleyball team moved up four spots to No. 16 in the latest polls, marking their highest ranking ever. (Mississippi Sports Group)
Mississippi State Women’s Golf Tied for Third After Opening Day at The Fin
Mississippi State women’s golf finished the first round of The Fin at Freestone Lake and Golf Club at 6-over par, sitting in third place. (Mississippi Sports Group)
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