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The heat and humidity return – Home – WCBI TV
SUMMARY: COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Expect hot conditions to persist through the night into Sunday, with temperatures rising into the upper 90s and heat index values hitting triple digits. A mild night is expected with partly cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to the low 70s. Sunday may see highs of 100°F, partly cloudy skies, and isolated evening showers, with overnight lows in the mid-70s. Heading into the next week, hot temperatures and isolated showers will continue, but by midweek, expect more rain, thunderstorms, and some cooler temperatures.
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SUMMARY: Isaac Smith, a safety for Mississippi State, emerged as a football standout at Itawamba Agricultural High School, attracting Division I offers. Coming from an athletic family, with his father playing at Ole Miss, Isaac’s first offer also came from there. However, he felt a strong connection with Mississippi State and its late coach Mike Leach, who he admired for his kindness, including attending a game when Isaac wasn’t playing. Following Leach’s unexpected passing, Isaac sought guidance through prayer and ultimately chose Mississippi State, feeling called to be there. Today, he remains committed, regardless of coaching changes.
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SUMMARY: Odis Brown, a World War II veteran and member of the “Greatest Generation,” celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends at Tupelo‘s Apostolic Life Church. Having enlisted in the Marines as a teenager, Brown fought in the Battle of Okinawa and was injured. During the celebration, it was announced that the U.S. military would replace his lost medals and awards due to a house fire decades prior. As the last living WWII veteran of the Andrew Lawhon Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Brown emphasized the importance of remembering the sacrifices of previous generations and continuing to serve as engaged citizens.
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SUMMARY: In Canton, Mississippi, the family of Booker T. Henry seeks answers following his shooting death early Sunday morning near LC Greenwood and Walnut Street. He was transported to Madison Merit Health but succumbed to his injuries. Henry’s mother described him as a good man who was visiting family for a gathering when he was killed just before leaving. The incident reportedly lacked surveillance footage. Later that day, Henry’s brother and another individual were shot in the leg nearby. The family is urging anyone with information about the shootings to contact the Canton Police Department.
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