2013 – Page 33 – The Mississippi Link

Mississippi firm recalls frozen chicken meals

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A Mississippi distributor of frozen chicken has recalled nearly 2,500 pounds of meals because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen, according to the U.S. Department Agriculture.

Traditions Meal Solutions, located in Pearl, Miss., said in a news release last week that the 2,486 pounds of recalled frozen chicken meals contain milk but that it is not on the label. Milk is a known allergen.

The USDA said the problem was discovered by the firm during a routine label review. Milk is a sub-ingredient of the butter flavoring used in the product. The problem occurred after a change in formulation which resulted in milk being omitted from the label.
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Teen recovered in nationwide prostitution ring

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A 17-year-old girl was one of the 105 children recovered in Operation Cross Country VII, a three-day enforcement action to address commercial child sex trafficking throughout the United States, federal officials said.

In Jackson, one of the 76 cities included in this initiative, the FBI teamed with the Mississippi State Attorney General’s Office, Hinds County Sheriff’s Department, Jackson Police Department, Rankin County Sheriff’s Department, Pearl Police Department, Ridgeland Police Department, and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics. As a result of this cooperative effort between state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies, one child was recovered, and 10 pimps were arrested on July 29.
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Skydiving teacher from Fla. killed in tandem jump

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Funeral services for a skydiving instructor killed in a tandem jump this weekend will be held Thursday, Aug. 8 in Elberta, Ala. Fifty-six-year-old James ‘Jimmie’ Horak Jr. died Saturday in a swamp about a mile from the airport in Lumberton, Miss., when his equipment apparently malfunctioned, authorities said.

Lamar County Sheriff Danny Rigel said a student was also injured, but he could not identify the student but believes the man was not from Mississippi.

Three other skydivers who jumped with them told investigators the equipment appeared to malfunction.
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Tecumseh products expanding operations in Verona

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Governor Phil Bryant and officials from Tecumseh Products Company have announced the creation of up to 150 new jobs over the next five years and the retention of 350 jobs at their Verona facility to meet the increased global demand for their products.

The expansion represents a significant multi-million dollar investment for Tecumseh.

Tecumseh manufactures refrigeration and air conditioning products and, is expanding production of the energy efficient AE2 commercial refrigeration compressor to better serve the North American market. […]

Longtime legislator Barnett dead at 86

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Dr. Jim Barnett, a country doctor and longtime state legislator, died at the age of 86 on July 26.

Officials with Riverwood Family Funeral Service said Barnett died at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Services were Tuesday. July 30 at First United Methodist Church of Brookhaven with burial following at Riverwood Memorial Park.

A veteran of the Korean War, Barnett practice medicine in Brookhaven for 36 years. He served in the Mississippi House from 1992 to 2008. […]

79-year-old serial sex offender facing charges for lewd act in La.

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A 79-year-old Biloxi, Miss., man is facing additional charges in Slidell, Louisiana after he was allegedly caught masturbating at the Northside Mall there. Authorities said Jack Mozier has been arrested on 27 separate occasions in several different states on similar sex-related charges.

Mozer was arrested at his Biloxi home in July and extradited to Slidell to face two charges of obscenity in St. Tammany Parish.

Louisiana authorities said in both cases, the incidents occurred a woman’s clothing store. In the first case, Mozer allegedly “brushed up” against two females and while smiling at them began to fondle himself through his pants. The two females, who worked at the store, told their manager about the incident. By the time police arrived, the Mozer had fled the scene, WAFB reported. […]

Ole Miss QB feels healthy as practice begins

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Donte Moncrief isn’t concerned about Mississippi quarterback Bo Wallace’s surgically repaired right shoulder.

Thrilled might be the better term.

“I see an arm that’s gotten stronger,” said Moncrief, who led the Rebels in catches and receiving yards last season. “The fade routes look good. The dig routes look good. He’s got more power with his arm and I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do with it in games.” […]

George 'Boomer' Scott, All-Star 1B, dies at 69

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George “Boomer” Scott, a three-time All-Star first baseman who hit 271 homers in a 14-year major-league career and is a member of the Red Sox hall of fame, died Sunday, July 28. He was 69.

Washington County coroner Methel Johnson confirmed Scott died in Greenville, his hometown.

A three-time All-Star, Scott spent most of his career with the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers. He hit 27 homers with 90 RBIs during his rookie season in 1966 – second for a Red Sox rookie only to Ted Williams – and had his best year with the Brewers in 1975, when he hit 36 homers and had 109 RBIs. […]

OVER 540,000 ATTENDEES DESCEND UPON NEW ORLEANS OVER FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND

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By Ben Minnifield

Over 540,000 attendees from around the globe descended upon New Orleans this Fourth of July weekend for the 19th annual ESSENCE Festival, making 2013 the largest in the event’s 19 year history.
With an expanded cultural focus and renewed emphasis on family, the 2013 ESSENCE Festival celebrated its community of ESSENCE readers with an exciting array of entertainment and empowerment events; featuring more than 50 world renowned and up-and-coming performing acts and over 120 of the world’s top artists, speakers, authors, leaders, innovators and celebrities…. […]

Search widens for missing Madison teen; $25k reward offered

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The search has widened for a missing Madison teen as a $25,000 reward for her safe return is being offered by her family.

Abigail Grace Bonner, 17, went missing early Saturday morning as she was last see at her family’s home, the Madison Police Department said.

Abigail is described as a white female with dark features, 5 feet 5 inches tall and about 125 pounds. She is shy, soft-spoken and very articulate. […]