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Work Zone Awareness Week: Promoting safety for workers
SUMMARY: Work Zone Awareness Week is being recognized by the Federal Highway Administration and the Mississippi Department of Transportation, promoting safety for workers on the highway. This marks the start of construction season, with April 17 being Go Orange Day in remembrance of workers who lost their lives in construction zone accidents. A memorial ceremony was hosted by the Mississippi Department of Transportation to honor employees who died while working to improve the state's roads. The goal of the week is to promote safe driving through highway work zones. Follow for more updates on Facebook and X.
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Altercation at Mississippi police department leads to officer-involved shooting
SUMMARY: Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting at a Mississippi police department in Mendenhall. The incident occurred on May 2 while an officer was booking a suspect on domestic violence charges. An altercation took place between the suspect and the officer, resulting in the officer discharging his weapon and shooting the suspect. The officer sustained minor injuries, and the suspect was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into the incident, and their findings will be shared with the Mississippi Attorney General's Office.
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Warm Thursday ahead of unsettled weekend – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: Temperatures in Columbus, Mississippi will remain in the upper 80s on Thursday with a chance of rain. Expect filtered sun and possible showers or storms in the evening. Overnight, isolated showers are possible with lows in the middle 60s. Friday may see periods of steady to heavy rain with uncertain timing. The weekend will feature isolated rain on Saturday and scattered showers and storms on Sunday. Next week, there will be a focus on increasing heat and humidity with the potential for the first 90-degree day on Wednesday and growing storm potential later in the week.
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Mississippi State baseball tops Ole Miss to win Governor’s Cup
SUMMARY: Mississippi State baseball defeated Ole Miss in the Governor's Cup with a 5-1 win, splitting the season series. Pico Kohn had a strong start for the Bulldogs, and Judd Utermark and Hunter Hines contributed offensively. Mississippi State scored four runs in the eighth inning to secure the win. Tyson Hardin closed the game in the ninth. The Bulldogs will face Alabama next, while Ole Miss will play against Auburn. Mississippi State secured their second straight Governor's Cup win and showcased a strong performance both on the mound and at the plate.
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