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USM women’s basketball coach in battle with cancer for third time

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8 months ago

September 29, 2023

www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's ABC & NBC – 2023-09-29 01:16:33

SUMMARY: Southern Miss women's basketball coach Joye Lee-McNelis will continue coaching despite her recurrent lung cancer. She plans to enter her 20th year with the U-S-M team. Lee-McNelis was initially diagnosed with cancer in 2017, but doctors discovered that it had recurred. To raise awareness of lung cancer, Southern Miss will host its annual Lung Cancer Awareness Game on December 2. Despite her health battle, Lee-McNelis remains dedicated to coaching.

USM women's basketball coach in battle with cancer for third time

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May 14, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-05-14 16:19:36

SUMMARY: Following recent severe weather that ripped the front off Paradise Pools and Spas in Pearl, the family-owned business is concerned about sustaining more damage with another storm approaching. The business has been serving central Mississippi for over 40 years and is now facing the challenge of rebuilding. Despite the emotional toll of seeing their hard work destroyed, they are looking at the situation as an opportunity to upgrade and improve. They are preparing for future storms and trying to mitigate potential damage. With the uncertainty of what lies ahead, the business is nervous but determined to move forward and rebuild.

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Macon murder suspect arrested again in Starkville

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3 hours ago

May 14, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-05-14 14:14:00

SUMMARY: Maxi Chandler, a murder suspect in Starkville, faced new charges related to a domestic disturbance. The charges included possession of a weapon by a felon, trafficking a controlled substance, and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. Chandler was already out on bond for the 2023 murder of Michael Taylor. Despite this, he was given an $80,000 bond for the new charges in Starkville. The hearing took place today, with Chandler's legal situation becoming more complicated as he continues to face serious criminal charges in multiple cities.

A Macon man who was out on bond for a 2023 murder is facing new charges.

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Columbus citizens voting Tuesday on school bond issue

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3 hours ago

May 14, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-05-14 14:13:38

SUMMARY: Columbus residents are voting on a $36 million bond issue for the Columbus Municipal School district, which would go towards repairs and safety upgrades in school buildings. Poll workers are uncertain about voter turnout, with concerns about lack of information from the school board. A 60% vote is needed to pass the measure, with voting open until 7:00 pm. The outcome will be reported on WTV 9 News at 10. Residents have been slowly trickling in to vote throughout the day.