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Former Amory basketball star recognized on a national level

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June 30, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Anthony Jenkins – 2024-06-30 21:30:13

SUMMARY: Amory basketball star Dot Ford Burrow has been inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame, 75 years after her exceptional performance at Smithville High School. Recognized for scoring 82 points in a single game and averaging nearly 50 points per game during the 1949-1950 season, her career was overlooked due to limited coverage of women's sports at the time. Burrow's legacy continues through her athletic family, including her husband James Burrow, son Jimmy Burrow, and grandson Joe Burrow, a Heisman Trophy winner and NFL star. She will be officially inducted on July 1.

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Fireworks fun continues through weekend

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July 5, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-07-05 11:59:48

SUMMARY: Fireworks celebrations in Mississippi continue this weekend. In Lowndes County, New Hope Strong's “Peace, Love, and Freedom Celebration” begins Saturday at 4 p.m. at the New Hope Community Center, with fireworks at 9 p.m. Tishomingo hosts its annual street dance at Tishomingo Baptist Church's parking lot starting at 6:30 p.m., with fireworks at 10 p.m. Sherman Park in Sherman will also have a celebration on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., ending with fireworks. For continuous updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and Twitter.

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Ex-boyfriend killed after breaking into Petal woman’s home, police say

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July 5, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Sethanie Smith – 2024-07-05 11:18:19

SUMMARY: In Petal, Mississippi, a man was killed after breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home on West 10th Avenue around 3:15 a.m. on Friday, July 5. According to Petal Police, a woman called stating her ex-boyfriend was aggressively banging on her door before forcing his way inside. Another adult male in the home shot the ex-boyfriend, who was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Petal Police Chief Matthew Hiatt confirmed that the deceased has not been identified, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Salaries for two public university presidents creep toward $1 million a year

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July 5, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Ansley Perkins – 2024-07-05 10:47:37

SUMMARY: Two Mississippi public university presidents now earn nearly $1 million annually, while faculty and staff pay remains stagnant. The high salaries come from state funds and substantial supplements from private university foundations. Ole Miss' Glenn Boyce and Mississippi State's Mark Keenum each earn $950,000, with retention bonuses potentially adding up to $1.4 million and $800,000, respectively, if they stay until their contracts end. Despite these high salaries, average faculty pay has decreased due to inflation. The Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) Board, which considers salary decisions confidential, aims to increase faculty and staff pay in the future.

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