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Couple celebrating 50th wedding anniversary are stabbed to death

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10 months ago

June 26, 2023

www.wjtv.com – AP – 2023-06-26 17:30:17

SUMMARY: A Massachusetts couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, along with another family member, were found stabbed to death in their home in Newton. Law enforcement officials believe it was a random attack and are urging community members to remain vigilant. There were signs of forced entry, and an attempted break-in was reported nearby, although it is unclear if the two incidents are related. The community is being asked to check their security cameras for any helpful video footage. The killings have shocked the neighborhood, which is typically considered safe. The victims were described as beloved parishioners and great people.

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West Point students participate in Financial Literacy Art Contest

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5 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Aundrea Self – 2024-04-30 19:19:17

SUMMARY: West Point High School in Mississippi hosted a Financial Literacy Art Contest for students in the accounting class. The goal was to equip them with skills to make good financial decisions as they transition into adulthood. Students chose a financial literacy topic and created artwork to represent it. The judging criteria included creativity, artistic execution, and incorporation of a financial literacy theme. The top five winners received trophies, and the top three also received cash prizes. The teacher emphasized the importance of knowing how to manage finances, such as avoiding maxing out credit cards and understanding bank statements and savings accounts.

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‘I want to prove it’

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6 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Jon Sokoloff – 2024-04-30 17:51:40

SUMMARY: AJ Brown, a former Starkville and Ole Miss star receiver, signed a $32 million per year extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, making him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL. Brown emphasized the importance of proving his worth on the field despite his lucrative contract, stating that hard work and dedication are key to success. He mentioned his commitment to training and improving every day to gain an edge over his competition. Brown's focus is on performance rather than the financial aspects of being the highest-paid receiver in the league.

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Mississippi lawmakers quietly kill bills to restrict legal recognition of transgender people

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7 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2024-04-30 16:57:39

SUMMARY: Mississippi's Republican-led Legislature failed to reach a compromise on two bills that would restrict legal recognition of transgender people before a Monday night deadline. The bills would have limited transgender people's use of bathrooms and defined sex as determined at birth with only male or female genders. Lawmakers had passed different versions of the bills in the House and Senate. Governor Tate Reeves would need to approve a single version for the bills to become law. These bills were part of a larger trend in state legislatures across the U.S. where Republicans are pushing for restrictions on transgender rights.

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