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Chickasaw County School District unveils new electric buses

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9 months ago

January 5, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2024-01-05 19:14:35

SUMMARY: The Chickasaw County School District in Mississippi has recently acquired eleven new electric school buses through an EPA grant, with no upfront costs to taxpayers. These buses are cost-effective as each bus can travel 138 miles on one charge and have minimal maintenance. The district expects to save money on fuel and oil for the electric buses, which will be put back into the school district for other needs. The district plans to roll out the new electric buses to replace old buses that are 20 to 30 years old, with the first two to be introduced soon. This initiative comes at an opportune time as the district’s bus fleet is getting old.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: September 20-22

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49 mins ago

September 20, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-09-20 08:58:44

SUMMARY: This weekend (September 20-22) in Mississippi, several exciting events are scheduled, including Jackson’s Food Truck Friday, Belhaven Block Party with live music, and the Sapphire Gala at the Two Mississippi Museum. Vicksburg will host the Made in MS Movie Series, showcasing “Lies My Sisters Told Me,” while the 5th Annual Soul Food Fusion Festival will take place in Natchez. Other events include family activities in Jackson, a stained-glass class in Ridgeland, and the Belhaven’s Bright Lights celebration. Explore local farmers’ markets and various theatrical productions, such as “Noises Off” and “Much Ado About Nothing,” across the region.

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Closing arguments begin in Carly Gregg trial

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1 hour ago

September 20, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Morgan Gill – 2024-09-20 08:39:58

SUMMARY: Closing arguments began on September 20 in the trial of Carly Gregg, a Rankin County teen accused of killing her mother, Ashley Smylie, in March 2024. Prosecutors presented expert witnesses highlighting inconsistencies in her statements, particularly regarding hallucinations prior to the shooting. The defense rested its case earlier, and Gregg faces serious charges, including first-degree murder and attempted murder, with a possible life sentence if convicted. The court denied her motion to transfer the case to Youth Court due to her admission of marijuana use prior to the incident. Gregg, held on a $1 million bond, pled not guilty.

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Two killed in crash involving bus carrying Mississippi Gulf Coast CC band

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13 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-09-19 21:07:58

SUMMARY: A tragic crash on Highway 98 in Pike County, Mississippi, resulted in the deaths of two individuals in a Ford Ranger truck, which collided with a bus carrying members of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Band of Gold. The incident occurred on September 19 as the band was heading to a football game against South Mississippi Community College. Fortunately, none of the students on the bus were injured. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is currently investigating the cause of the accident.

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