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Jackson man receives Star of Life award for response to Mudbug Festival shooting
SUMMARY: Preston Crotwell, a Jackson native and part-time employee for AMR, received the Star of Life award—an esteemed recognition among frontline EMS responders. Crotwell was honored for his exemplary service during the 2022 Mudbug Festival shooting, where he and his partner, Tim Shanks, provided critical treatment at the scene until additional help arrived. Following his coworkers' nomination, Crotwell traveled to Washington D.C. with Shanks to accept the award. Each year, over a million EMS caregivers are nominated nationwide, but only around 100 are chosen for the distinction. Crotwell noted the inspiration drawn from meeting other awardees with extraordinary stories.
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SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi (WCBI) – The work week begins with warm, sunny weather and highs in the upper 80s, rising to the 90s by Tuesday. Skies will remain mostly clear today and tomorrow, necessitating sunglasses and sunscreen due to high UV index. Night temperatures will drop to the mid-60s. Clouds will start to gather by late Wednesday, with showers developing Thursday and an increasing chance of scattered thunderstorms by Friday. Winds will be calm out of the SSE at 5 mph. Overall, a summery start to the week before wetter conditions develop later on.
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SUMMARY: Mississippi State's spring semester has ended, with seniors graduating and many students moving home for the summer. This seasonal migration causes a dip in local businesses' foot traffic. Brikley Spencer from Maroon and Co. noted that they offer promotions to attract customers. Bart Wood of Little Dooey mentioned that while there's a slowdown, recent developments like Cornerstone Park tournaments and MSU camps keep Starkville active. Both businesses largely employ college students, but the summer schedule balances staffing needs. Despite past challenges, Wood says conditions have improved, and they adapt annually, considering even shortening hours during slower periods.
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SUMMARY: In Starkville, Miss., the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (CPS) honored local foster parents on May 18 for their crucial role in caring for nearly 4,000 children in state custody. Held at the Starkville Sportsplex, the event included certificates, meals, and activities to show appreciation. Foster parent recruitment supervisor Farren Brooks emphasized the need for more foster parents and expressed deep gratitude for their efforts. Foster parent Franklin Hamby shared that the recognition made them feel valued. CPS organizes such events statewide in May to appreciate foster parents. Interested individuals can learn more on CPS's website.
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