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West Point preteen turns his love for outdoors, farming into opportunity

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8 months ago

September 19, 2023

www.wcbi.com – Kealy Shields – 2023-09-19 18:59:15

SUMMARY: Hayden Davis, a 12-year-old from West Point, Mississippi, has turned his passion for farming and being outdoors into a successful side business. After receiving a tractor for his birthday, Davis started his own company called HD Farming and More. His mother gifted him the tractor to help him start building his future. Davis enjoys farming and finds it relaxing. He now works on weekends and after school to help people in his community and earn extra money. His mother hopes to teach him leadership skills and wants him to be an example for other young people.

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Starkville firefighters get creative with new training space

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16 hours ago

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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16 hours ago

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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