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Goodyear gives thanks to Cooper Tire employees with rides on iconic blimp

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9 months ago

August 10, 2023

www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2023-08-10 18:50:45

SUMMARY: Goodyear is showing its appreciation to employees at the Tupelo Cooper Tire Plant who have worked hard in the aftermath of a tornado that caused serious damage to the facility in April. The company brought the iconic Goodyear Blimp to Tupelo as a way to thank the employees. The plant has since been repaired and is running at almost full capacity. The Goodyear Blimp ride is a special treat for the 1,700 team members who produce around 42,000 tires a day. This gesture is a way to say a big thank you to the resilient employees.

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McComb PD launches app to help fight crime

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5 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Byron Brown – 2024-05-16 19:35:53

SUMMARY: The McComb Police Department in Mississippi has introduced a new crime fighting tool, the McComb MS PD App, developed by Tip411. The app allows citizens to give anonymous tips directly to police via their smartphones or by text message. It aims to encourage community involvement in keeping the city safe from violent crimes like shootings and murders. The police chief emphasizes the importance of community policing and hopes that the public will use the app to help fight crime. The app has received positive feedback from some community members who see it as a valuable tool for safety.

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Hatley students host living wax museum of famous Mississippians

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May 16, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Kaitlyn Yeatman – 2024-05-16 19:16:45

SUMMARY: Fourth graders at Hatley School in Mississippi spent nine weeks researching famous Mississippians and brought their research to life in a wax museum. The students portrayed different Mississippi natives like Jimmy Buffett, B.B. King, and Britney Spears, sharing stories of their lives and careers. The teachers behind the project hoped to inspire the children to see that hard work and dedication can lead to success, despite their Mississippi roots. The students learned valuable lessons from the project, such as perseverance and never giving up, as they embodied their chosen famous Mississippians in the spotlight. This was the first year for Hatley's Famous Mississippians Wax Museum.

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East Webster baseball looks to bring home fourth state championship

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7 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Ybarra – 2024-05-16 17:51:36

SUMMARY: East Webster baseball team advanced to the 3A state championship after dominating the playoffs, outscoring opponents 97-17 and not playing a single game three. They will face West Marion in a best-of-three series at Trustmark Park, with game one on Tuesday and game two on Thursday. A win would give the Wolverines their fourth state title. Senior shortstop Briceton Johnson expressed how they have been working towards this goal since junior high. The final challenge is set for Saturday, if necessary, as the team aims to achieve their dream of winning the state championship.

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