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MSU PD host event to connect students with first responders

Establishing a relationship with local law enforcement and first responders is good for any town, especially a college town.
Grace Brister,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Establishing a relationship with local law enforcement and first responders is good for any town, especially a college town. The Mississippi State University Police Department hosted a meet and greet for students to meet first responders in the area. The meet and greet took place outside of the MSU Police Department from 10 a.m. to noon…

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SPD takes safety procedures in Cotton District for large crowds

Starkville Police Chief Mark Ballard says areas along University Drive will be in operation from 10 p.m. until the area is cleared.
Grace Brister,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The return of students to Mississippi State University means the return of nightlife to The Cotton District. And when the sun goes down, the streets will fill with students, locals, and visitors. That’s why The Starkville Police Department is implementing its Safety Station and Rideshare Pickup and Dropoff system. Starkville Police Chief Mark Ballard says areas…

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Local principal headed to U.K. to expand educational culture

40 administrators from 20 states and the District of Columbia were selected to participate in The Fullbright Leaders of Global Schools program.
Grace Brister,

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – 40 administrators from 20 states and the District of Columbia were selected to participate in The Fullbright Leaders of Global Schools program. This program sends them to the United Kingdom, Finland, or Singapore to research and expand their network. One administrator within the West Point Consolidated School district was selected and is headed to the…

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Students move in on MUW’s campus for the start of the semester

Khamari Haymer,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)-The Mississippi University for Women’s campus was filled with hundreds of students moving into their new homes for the next nine months. Director of Housing and Residence Life at the ‘W,’ Andrew Moneymaker, says he along with volunteers, were working to make sure move-in day is as smooth as possible. “I think it starts with just the community…

Monroe County Ministry Make Big Difference Outside Of Its Four Walls
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Monroe County ministry make big difference outside of its four walls

The Monroe County man spent sixteen years in and out of jail but said he got serious about his faith during his last time in jail.
Allie Martin,

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Monroe County ministry is making a big difference outside of its four walls. Stand Firm Ministry was started three years ago, by Vincent Hayes. The Monroe County man spent sixteen years in and out of jail but said he got serious about his faith during his last time in jail. The ministry is known…