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One fire station in Starkville remains closed because of funding

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8 months ago

October 4, 2023

www.wcbi.com – Kealy Shields – 2023-10-04 18:31:42

SUMMARY: Starkville, Mississippi has struggled to keep Fire Station 5 open full-time due to funding issues. The station, which opened in 2010, has had its doors closed more often than open since then. Re-opening the station would cost over $800,000, resulting in a 2.5 mil increase. Surrounding fire stations will have to pick up the load in Station 5's area, but response times may be affected. Despite the closures, city officials believe that residents' safety is not compromised since the fire department has a 24/7 team that can respond in an average of three to four minutes.

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15-year-old dies after being pulled from Clinton YMCA pool

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32 mins ago

May 20, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-05-20 11:47:48

SUMMARY: A 15-year-old boy, Jonas Pippins, died after being pulled from the pool at the Clinton Branch YMCA in Clinton, Mississippi, on Sunday, May 19. Lifeguards at the scene attempted resuscitation before EMTs took over. Despite these efforts, Pippins could not be revived. LeRoy Falcon, CEO of the Metropolitan YMCAs of Mississippi, expressed deep sorrow over the incident and stated that an internal review is being conducted to understand the circumstances better. The incident has left the YMCA community profoundly saddened, and their thoughts and prayers are with the victim's family, friends, and those who assisted.

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Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Itawamba County

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43 mins ago

May 20, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Kealy Shields – 2024-05-20 11:36:49

SUMMARY: A traffic stop in Itawamba County, Mississippi, on May 16 led to the arrest of 23-year-old Dustin Wildmon for drug charges and felony escape. Authorities, including the Itawamba County Sheriff's Department and various narcotics units, found 600 fentanyl pills and amphetamines in Wildmon's vehicle after stopping him for careless driving. Wildmon attempted to flee the scene but was caught with the help of a good Samaritan. He faces charges of trafficking Schedule II controlled substances, felony possession of a Schedule II drug, and felony escape. Wildmon is held at the Itawamba County Jail on a $100,000 bond.

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Law firms calls for Jackson to repeal security camera ordinance

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May 20, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Malaysia McCoy – 2024-05-20 11:03:32

SUMMARY: The Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to Jackson, Mississippi, urging city leaders to repeal an ordinance mandating gas stations and convenience stores to install security cameras connected to the Jackson Police Department (JPD). Approved by the Jackson City Council in April 2024, the ordinance requires businesses to set up surveillance systems within 120 days and pay a $950 fee. IJ argues this violates constitutional rights. “The city council is turning Jackson into a police state and singling out certain businesses to pay for it,” stated IJ Attorney Jared McClain, emphasizing that surveillance demands shouldn't infringe on constitutional freedoms.

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