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DA: Smith wasn’t intended target in 2020 shooting
A man convicted of attempted capital murder for shooting Chancery Court Judge Charles Smith in 2020 was intending ... Read more
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Trial underway in shooting of Judge Charles Smith
The trial of a man accused in the 2020 shooting of Chancery Court Judge Charles Smith is underway ... Read more
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Judge Charles Smith ‘greatly relieved’ after arrest of shooting suspect
Judge Charles Smith said he feels “greatly relieved” following the arrest of a man suspected of shooting him ... Read more
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Suspect charged in March 2020 shooting of Judge Charles Smith in Meridian
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has charged a Meridian man in connection with the March 16, 2020 shooting ... Read more
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Architect unveils plans for Lauderdale County government complex
The March shooting of a Lauderdale County Chancery Court judge and the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the importance ... Read more
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Lauderdale County Deputy Sam Upchurch honored for saving judge’s life
Lauderdale County Deputy Sheriff Sam Upchurch was in the right place at the right time. “I was at ... Read more
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Chancery Court Judge Charles Smith returns to work for first time since March shooting
Chancery Court Judge Charles Smith had just stepped away from his truck at the Lauderdale County Courthouse on the morning ... Read more
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Meridian Police Department to offer $15,000 reward in Judge Smith shooting case
The Meridian Police Department said Friday that it will offer a $15,000 reward in the March shooting that ... Read more
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East Mississippi Crimestoppers announces up to $32K reward related to shooting of Judge Charles Smith
The East Mississippi Crimestoppers program is offering up to $32,000 in rewards to anyone with information that would ... Read more
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Clarke County offers $5K reward related to shooting of Judge Charles Smith
The Clarke County Board of Supervisors is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and ... Read more