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Also on today's calendar: Mississippi Science Festival is Back! and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Woman charged with capital murder, carjacking in death of Fannie Johnson (darkhorsepressnow.com) — Meridian officials say a suspect is in custody and charged with capital murder and other felonies in the carjacking death of former City Councilwoman and L.O.V.E.'s Kitchen director Fannie Johnson. Police emphasize that evidence and multiple witnesses indicate the suspect acted alone and urge residents to ignore social media rumors, promising verified updates at an official briefing Monday.
2. City of Meridian mourns the loss of former City Councilwoman and Civic Leader (wtok.com) — Meridian is mourning former city councilwoman and civic leader Fannie Johnson, remembered for tirelessly helping homeless residents, supporting youth programs, and serving through groups like Love's Kitchen. Friends and colleagues say she quietly did far more behind the scenes than most people ever saw, inspiring others to serve the community with the same selfless spirit.
3. City of Meridian Arrest Report September 4, 2026 (wtok.com) — Meridian residents can see exactly where and when police responded to crime between September 3 and 4, including a residential burglary on 50th Avenue and a shooting on 25th Avenue that injured a person and damaged a vehicle. The report also notes 122 service calls and no robberies, auto thefts, or commercial burglaries during that 24-hour period.
4. MPD investigating Monday evening shooting on 39th Place; victim airlifted to Jackson (wtok.com) — A person was seriously wounded in a Monday evening shooting on the 1900 block of 39th Place in Meridian and was airlifted to Jackson after initial treatment locally. Police and fire crews responded around 6 p.m., and investigators are now asking nearby residents and businesses to review security or Ring camera footage and call MPD with any helpful information.
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