News Briefs From Across The State
Fight erupted over a woman
Leflore County authorities are investigating the case of a man who was attacked with a broken beer bottle following an argument with another man. Kelton Lee, was allegedly cut around the eyes and face, after arguing with Roy Bedford.
The incident took place at the home of an unnamed woman on Downing Drive in the Sunny Acres subdivision near Greenwood. Sheriff Ricky Banks said authorities have received two conflicting stories about the assault. Lee said he and the woman have a child together, and he was attacked when he came to visit the child.
Bedford, 18, and the woman maintain that Lee and two other men came to the woman’s residence and picked a fight with Bedford.
Bedford was arrested and charged with aggravated assault. He was transported to the Leflore County jail.
Fire truck was redirecting traffic
Officials said it would cost about $100,000 to replace a fire truck that was totaled when it was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler last week.
The Bolivar County fire truck had responded to a brush fire on U.S. Highway 61, by bringing water to the scene. Authorities said the tanker was then being used to redirect traffic when an 18-wheeler slammed into the rear of the truck.
Officials said the brush fire was so dense that smoke temporarily shielded the truck, perhaps blocking its visibility from the driver of the 18-wheeler.
No injuries were reported.
Parks service awards $4.6 million in grant funds
U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson announced that the United States Department of the Interior Parks Service has awarded $4,666,000, under the American Recovery Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to projects in Mississippi’s Second Congressional District.
Part of the funds, $400,000 will benefit Alcorn State University and one of the oldest buildings on campus, Belles Lettres Hall. The Belles Lettres Building was constructed in 1855.
Vicksburg also received grant funds totaling $4,266,000 to renovate South Cemetery Road – Route 200 and the historic Shirley House. The grant will also allow the city to stabilize Mint Spring.
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