Mississippi News
Students begin orientation at The W
SUMMARY: Orientation at Mississippi University for Women (MUW) helps students transition to college life. The program provides insights into university services, academic programs, and enrollment processes for the upcoming semester. It also offers students and parents opportunities to meet faculty, learn more about available resources, and interact with current students and fellow newcomers. For continuous updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and X.
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Tip line created for information on Brunett case
SUMMARY: In Loranger, Louisiana, 6-year-old Jalie Brunett was kidnapped, and her mother Callie and sister Erin, 3, were murdered. Callie was found dead in her locked mobile home by her father. The children were abducted before 8 a.m. and suspect Daniel Callihan was arrested in Jackson, Mississippi. Erin was found dead in a wooded area, while Jalie was found alive and hospitalized. Evidence possibly linked to human trafficking was discovered. Another suspect, Victoria Cox, was also arrested. The FBI is seeking public assistance through a digital tip line for more information on the case. Call 1-800-225-5324 or visit the FBI's website.
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MCSO part-time academy graduates ready to protect and serve
SUMMARY: Class Four cadets at the Monroe County Sheriff's Office part-time academy faced a grueling eighteen-week course that included topics on street drugs, gangs, and driving, and rigorous PT tests. They experienced OC (pepper spray) firsthand, described as extremely painful yet a crucial team-building exercise. The final month involved written tests and graduation. Instructors and Sheriff Kevin Crook were credited for pushing cadets to their limits, fostering endurance, and instilling a sense of duty. Graduates expressed readiness to apply their training in their respective roles, emphasizing community service and continuous professional development. The next academy starts in January.
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Mississippi News
Mabil family says investigators are not being transparent
SUMMARY: The family of Dau Mabil, along with the NAACP and other organizations, are demanding transparency from Capitol police and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation regarding Mabil's disappearance and death. Mabil vanished from his Belhaven neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, in March 2024, and his body was discovered in the Pearl River in Lawrence County on April 13, 2024. His family is awaiting the full autopsy report and detailed investigation results, expressing frustration and confusion over how Mabil could disappear and end up nearly 40 miles away without any clear explanations.
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