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First Possumtown Book Fest held at Columbus Arts Council

Local authors, all ages book fair, and an assortment of panels crown the inaugural Possumtown Book Fest
Kaleb Green,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Friendly City Books hosted the inaugural Possumtown Book Fest at the Columbus Arts Council. Rachel Derise, the manager of Friendly City Books, described the wide array of things to do at the event. “So we have author panelists in the upstairs theater going all day,” Derise said. “So a panel every hour here on the ground…

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Brightspeed Internet outage could affect residents in Pickens Co.

For your emergency and non-emergency needs, dial 205-579-1506.
Grace Brister,

PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A Brightspeed Internet outage could affect residents in Aliceville and Gordo. Pickens County E-911 says the outage may not allow some residents to call into 911. For your emergency and non-emergency needs, dial 205-579-1506. Pickens County E-911 will update once there is a change. The estimated time of repair is Aug. 25 at 1:56 p.m….
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CMSD wants you to be aware of an individual soliciting money

If you receive any such requests, they urge you to verify their legitimacy by contacting the school district directly before making any donations.
Grace Brister,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – The Columbus Municipal School District wants citizens to be aware of an individual falsely presenting themselves as a parent of one of their athletes. The individual is soliciting money for a fundraiser. The district says to be aware that there are currently no fundraisers for the athletic department at this time. If you receive any such…

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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…