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2nd Chance Players Win More Than $375,000

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1 month ago

April 3, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Ansley Perkins – 2024-04-03 12:04:39

SUMMARY: Eight players in Mississippi won a total of over $375,000 in the state lottery's 2nd Chance promotional drawing on April 2, 2024. The winnings ranged from $50 to $150,000, with players purchasing scratch-off tickets from various locations. Winners will be contacted via certified letter. Players can continue to enter non-winning tickets for future 2nd Chance drawings. Additionally, the Powerball jackpot for that night was estimated at $1.09 billion, while the Mega Millions jackpot was estimated at $67 million. The Mississippi Match 5 drawing had reset to $50,000 after a player won $50,000 in the previous drawing.

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Starkville firefighters get creative with new training space

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16 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Kaitlyn Yeatman – 2024-05-17 19:14:09

SUMMARY: Firefighters at Fire Station 2 in Starkville, Mississippi, have created a DIY training room in an underused storage space to improve their search and rescue skills. The space is set up with realistic obstacles and scenarios to help them prepare for different situations. The goal is to eventually build a larger-scale facility for more comprehensive training. The firefighters believe that continuous training is essential to ensure citizen safety and respond effectively in emergencies. By practicing in a realistic environment, they can improve their response time and better serve the community.

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Changes how law enforcement handles mental illness

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16 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Anthony Jenkins – 2024-05-17 19:12:12

SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers passed House Bill 1640, limiting the time people can be held in jail awaiting mental health care. The law states that individuals awaiting civil commitment can only be held for 48 hours unless facing criminal charges. The aim is to provide timely mental health treatment rather than keeping individuals in jail. The law will go into effect on July 1. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott believes these changes are needed to address mental health issues in county jails. While it's a step in the right direction, more treatment facilities are needed to expedite the process and prevent unnecessary stays in jail.

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SHS seniors take final stroll through elementary school halls

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May 17, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Aundrea Self – 2024-05-17 18:59:08

SUMMARY: The senior class at Starkville High School participated in an annual “Senior Walk” where they visited all schools in the district to see former teachers and receive well wishes from current students. They were cheered on by students as they walked through the halls, taking pictures along the way. This stop was at Henderson Ward Stewart, where students in grades two to four showed their support. The school's graduation is scheduled for May 24th. Follow for more news and updates on Facebook.

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