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MSU women’s basketball falls to Florida at home

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8 months ago

February 11, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Grace Ybarra – 2024-02-11 23:07:15

SUMMARY: Mississippi State women’s basketball lost to Florida, ending a five-game winning streak. The Gators won 90-70, mainly due to their 70% shooting in the first half. Despite an injury to center Jessika Carter, the Bulldogs could only close the gap to 11 points in the second half. Coach Sam Purcell expressed frustration over the team’s inability to stop Florida’s scoring. Mississippi State is now 20-6 and 7-4 in the conference. Their next game is on February 18th against Ole Miss.

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Columbus City leader responds to group’s claims

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10 hours ago

October 10, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Aundrea Self – 2024-10-10 17:49:00

SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, City Councilman Stephen Jones held a press conference addressing allegations regarding his wife’s charitable event, Zumba in Pink (ZIP). An article by Columbus Matters, linked to the organization “A Better Columbus,” questioned ZIP’s charity status, stating it was not registered and lacked an IRS nonprofit tax return for 2023. Jones defended the fundraising efforts of ZIP, emphasizing fairness in scrutiny across organizations regardless of demographic representation. He asserted his family‘s right to protection from unwarranted criticism, underscoring that proceeds from ZIP benefit local mammogram services at the Imaging Center.

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Two Louisiana women charged with aggravated assault in Mississippi

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11 hours ago

October 10, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-10-10 16:56:00

SUMMARY: Two women from Ferriday, Louisiana, Baleigh Rayborn, 24, and Sunshine Robertson, 22, were charged with aggravated assault in Adams County. They turned themselves in on October 9 after arrest warrants were issued. The charges stem from an incident on October 1, where the victim reported being assaulted on Beau Pre Road. Rayborn has been released on a $50,000 bond, while Robertson is being held on the same amount. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten confirmed the details of the case.

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Through the weekend with warmth

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11 hours ago

October 10, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-10-10 16:55:00

SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, temperatures are expected to rise through the weekend before a strong cold front arrives. Thursday night will see temperatures drop into the lower 50s, leading to a pleasant Friday with highs in the low to mid-80s, ideal for high school football games. Saturday will follow suit with similar temperature patterns, while Sunday will bring a peak in heat, reaching the upper 80s to low 90s. However, a significant cold front is projected to move through northern Mississippi in the afternoon, signaling a shift in the weather.

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