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Mississippi State baseball clinches series against Alabama

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May 4, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Grace Ybarra – 2024-05-04 18:43:34

SUMMARY: No. 16 Mississippi State baseball defeated No. 23 Alabama 8-1 to clinch the weekend series. Despite Alabama striking first with a solo home run, the Bulldogs responded with eight unanswered runs. Third baseman Logan Kohler led the team with three hits and two RBIs, while ambidextrous pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje gave up just one hit and struck out eight batters. Head coach Chris Lemonis praised Cijntje's growth and improvement. The win improved MSU's record to 14-9 in SEC play and 32-15 overall. Mississippi State will aim to sweep Alabama in the third game of the series on Sunday afternoon.

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Starkville firefighters get creative with new training space

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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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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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