www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-04-17 18:23:18

SUMMARY: The grand jury of Lauderdale County released a final report with recommendations for the Meridian police department and the Lauderdale County Detention Facility. The report highlighted the need for a new detention facility due to the current one being outdated and inadequate. County officials are considering options for repairs and possibly constructing a new facility. The report also suggested the Meridian Police Department establish protocols for training detectives in evidence collection and preservation, and enforce consequences for failures to meet standards. The department was urged to provide additional training in case investigation and interrogation methods. Meridian Police Department did not comment on the recommendations.

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-04-17 18:20:28

SUMMARY: Lawmakers at the Capitol came together to honor Coach Tamika Reed and the Jackson State Women's Basketball team for their recent success. The Lady Tigers are SWAC champs once again and their player, Angel Jackson, was selected in the WNBA draft. Coach Reed attributes their success to the team's core values of working hard and being great. She expressed her focus on improvement rather than defending their title. Reed also hinted at the possibility of staying at Jackson State or pursuing other opportunities in sports. The team's accomplishments have brought attention to their efforts to restore voting rights.

Mississippi Senate honors JSU Lady Tigers

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-04-17 18:19:13

SUMMARY: Ephraim Sellers, representing Brett McAlpine, reveals that McAlpine initially agreed to a plea deal in a federal case but now wants to appeal his 27-year prison sentence for his involvement in a racially motivated assault. McAlpine believes the sentence is excessive compared to his co-defendant's. Sellers, following McAlpine's request, is moving forward with the appeal despite the risks involved in challenging the plea agreement. This decision is considered unusual and risky by legal experts, as it could potentially result in a harsher sentence for McAlpine. Sellers is now preparing the paperwork for the appeal and waiting for a response from the Fifth Circuit Court in New Orleans.

McAlpin appeals federal sentence

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