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Businesses in downtown gear up for Market Street Festival

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2 weeks ago

May 3, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-05-03 18:45:25

SUMMARY: Businesses on Main Street Columbus are gearing up for the 28th Market Street Festival with exciting promotions and activities. Friendly City Books is offering a fill-a-tote sale, while Hollyhocks will have a Wheel of Fortune with prizes and gourmet food sampling. Cobalts Boutique is also preparing to cater to a diverse range of customers and highlight what Columbus has to offer. These businesses emphasize the importance of community support and involvement in local businesses. They will be staying open for the duration of the festival to accommodate visitors and showcase what the town has to offer.

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Starkville firefighters get creative with new training space

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11 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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11 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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12 hours ago

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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