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Missing woman's body found in pond

Meridian police said the body of a woman found in a pond has been identified as 34-year-old Jamie Wilkes, who was reported missing by family members on March 2.

Police Capt. Dean Harper said the property owner had been draining the pond and a passerby noticed something suspicious about 8 a.m. Wednesday. Harper said.

Wilkes’ remains were found at the bottom of the pond. He said the woman was identified by a family member. […]

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Vicksburg coach recovering after brawl injuries

Vicksburg High School’s football coach was released from the hospital after being injured Friday, Oct. 19, trying to end a brawl.

Tavares Johnson Sr. was hurt in a fight between his team and Jackson’s Murrah High School. He was released Saturday, Oct. 20. […]