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🌱 Family seeks justice after deadly shooting off Old Highway 63 in Lucedale
Lucedale, Mississippi Patch AM: a 3 min readHello again Lucedale! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Family seeks justice after deadly shooting off Old Highway 63 in Lucedale
Also on today's calendar: Butterfly Release Ceremony.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 88, low: 58.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Arrest made in connection to Mobile County man's murder in Greene Co., family speaks out (wkrg.com) — An arrest has been made after a 22-year-old man was fatally shot at his girlfriend’s home off Old Highway 63 in Lucedale, with Greene County deputies charging a suspect with premeditated murder and denying him bond. The victim’s family, who remember him as a devoted relative and youth coach, say they’re relieved by the arrest but are still pushing for full justice. Residents near Old Highway 63 may notice ongoing law enforcement activity as the case proceeds. 
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. The Knight Non Profit Center | Regions Room
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Petal Area Chamber of Commerce Petal Civic Center
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2902 Shortcut Rd, Pascagoula
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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