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Lowndes County CTE opens cosmetology program

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September 1, 2023

www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2023-09-01 18:41:24

SUMMARY: The Lowndes County School District in Mississippi is providing students with exposure to various professions through its Career and Technology Center. The district recently opened a cosmetology program, allowing students to gain practical experience in the field. The program covers topics such as hair, nails, safety, infection control, and decontamination. The Career and Technology Center also offers programs in health science, welding, carpentry, culinary arts, industrial maintenance, and engineering. The superintendent believes that these opportunities will help students discover their career interests and make progress towards their chosen professions. Parents are encouraged to discuss joining the programs with their children.

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www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-07-03 15:37:18

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2nd suspect arrested in shooting death of Alabama man at Mississippi bar

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July 3, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Brandon Raines – 2024-07-03 15:28:36

SUMMARY: Waynesboro police arrested Richard Mayfield, 24, on July 2, charging him as an accessory after the fact in the shooting death of 24-year-old Alabama man Brandon Michael Cartwright. The incident occurred outside the High Noon Lounge on June 29. Richard Mayfield, with a $500,000 bond, is the cousin of the first suspect, Jaylen Mayfield, who faces first-degree murder charges and a $1 million bond. Cartwright's family attended the court hearings, expressing deep emotional distress. Waynesboro police indicated no further arrests are expected and urge anyone with information to contact them.

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Mississippi deputies save 18-wheeler driver minutes before vehicle caught fire

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July 3, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-07-03 14:51:58

SUMMARY: Two Rankin County deputies rescued an 18-wheeler driver moments before his vehicle caught fire on July 1. The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. on Interstate 20 after the truck veered off the road and crashed into a wooded area. Responding to the crash, the deputies, who were nearby on a criminal interdiction detail, managed to pull the driver to safety just before a fuel leak ignited the fire. The driver sustained serious injuries to his back and hip and was taken to a local hospital. Sheriff Bryan Bailey said the deputies will be recommended for a lifesaving award.

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