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MCSO part-time academy graduates ready to protect and serve

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4 months ago

June 15, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2024-06-15 21:44:31

SUMMARY: Class Four cadets at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office part-time academy faced a grueling eighteen-week course that included topics on street drugs, gangs, and driving, and rigorous PT tests. They experienced OC (pepper spray) firsthand, described as extremely painful yet a crucial team-building exercise. The final month involved written tests and graduation. Instructors and Sheriff Kevin Crook were credited for pushing cadets to their limits, fostering endurance, and instilling a sense of duty. Graduates expressed readiness to apply their training in their respective roles, emphasizing community service and continuous professional development. The next academy starts in January.

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Abnormally warm weather for late October – Home – WCBI TV

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1 hour ago

October 23, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Isaac Williams – 2024-10-23 03:57:00

SUMMARY: Temperatures in Columbus, Mississippi, are expected to rise 10+ degrees above normal over the next few days. On Wednesday, highs will reach 83-87°F, followed by a clear night with lows in the 50s. Thursday and Friday will maintain mid to upper 80s, with abundant sunshine. The weekend will see scattered clouds on Saturday, and a slight chance of showers on Sunday afternoon, with highs dropping to the 70s. Despite some potential rain, coverage and intensity are expected to be minimal. Overall, warm conditions are anticipated throughout the week.

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Warm and getting warmer

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12 hours ago

October 22, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-10-22 17:39:00

SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, a warming trend will continue throughout the week, with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 80s from Wednesday to Friday. Tuesday night will be cool and clear, with lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s. The weekend will see highs in the 80s on Saturday, dropping into the upper 70s on Sunday due to increased cloud coverage and a weak cold front that may bring isolated showers, though rain chances are currently not included in the forecast. Overall, sunny weather will persist through the week.

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