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Group looks to renovate abandoned dorms in West Point
WEST POINT, Miss. (WTVA) – An abandoned college dormitory in West Point could be getting a renovation. The Dream Center Golden Triangle wants to breathe new life into the old Kenneth G. Neigh Dormitory at the former Mary Holmes College. The dorms – which were opened in 1970 –...
NEMCC hosts active shooter response training for area law officers
Www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2024-07-23 19:14:21. SUMMARY: NEMCC Police Chief Jason Jackson recently organized an ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training) active shooter course for local officers in Booneville, Mississippi. The two-day training utilizes non-lethal simunition rounds to create realistic stress scenarios, helping officers prepare for real-life emergencies, including encounters with improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Jackson emphasized the importance of stress inoculation for effective response and highlighted ALERRT as a common language for law enforcement. Officers learn to remain calm under pressure, using the acronym LCAN for vital communication. The Prentiss County School District funded equipment for the drills, which also offer public classes.
Proposal aims to build gas-powered turbine plant in Caledonia
The Tennessee Valley Authority wants to build a gas-powered turbine energy plant in Caledonia. Proposal aims to build gas-powered turbine plant in Caledonia. The Tennessee Valley Authority wants to build a gas-powered turbine energy plant in Caledonia.
Cunny says exercise is ‘extra ingredient’ at 100th birthday party
Bob Cunny is a testament that exercise keeps you fit and healthy. On Monday, the Vicksburg resident celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family at the Junius Ward Johnson Memorial YMCA, where he still works out regularly. “We have all been taught what to do to keep healthy — eat right and sleep […]
Man frustrated after he says his service dog wasn’t allowed on bus
JACKSON, Miss. — A Texas man who was stuck at the bus station in Jackson is angry that he couldn’t get on a bus because of his service dog. August Bailey said he was stranded for nearly 24 hours after he claims the bus drivers wouldn’t allow him to board their buses because of his service animal. Bailey said that is a violation of the American Disability Act, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Petal Elementary receives Healthy School Award
PETAL, Miss. (WHLT) – Petal Elementary School was named a 2024 Healthy School Award winner by the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation in recognition of its exemplary school health and wellness initiatives and programs. The school will receive a $50,000 grant from the foundation to support ongoing efforts to create and sustain […]
Man lands record cutthroat trout near Boone Dam
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Mississippi man set a new Tennessee record when he caught a massive cutthroat trout. Charles Fulton caught a cutthroat trout on June 28 that weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces. Fulton, of Louisville, Mississippi, landed the trout just below Boone Dam while on an annual fishing trip with friends. […]
MDOT to hold public meeting to discuss State Route 305 improvements
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. (WMC) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will hold a public forum on July 25, in DeSoto County, to give the community a chance to learn about and discuss the proposed improvements to State Route 305 at Bethel Road. During the meeting, citizens will have the...
Four-star Jamarion Davis-Fleming includes Ole Miss, Mississippi State basketball in top 4
Canton forward Jamarion Davis-Fleming has narrowed his finalists to four schools, according to his social media post on Tuesday, in which he included Ole Miss and Mississippi State basketball. Davis-Fleming, a four-star recruit according to 247Sports Composite, also had LSU and James Madison. In a social media post Davis-Fleming said, "Where we going??" ...
New emergency hospital to open in Smith County
SMITH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Smith County will be the home of a new emergency hospital. Work has begun to transform the old hospital in Raleigh into the Smith County Emergency Hospital. Covington County Hospital and South Regional Medical Center partnered on the $1.5 million project. “We hope makes a difference. Especially when they, you […]
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