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Ashley Charitable Foundation presents $500K check to ICC

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October 24, 2023

www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2023-10-24 16:39:12

SUMMARY: Itawamba Community College in Mississippi has received a $500,000 grant from Ashley Furniture to enhance its CDL truck driving program. The money will be used to complete a CDL course and build a building for the program. The college’s president, Dr. Jay Allen, emphasized the importance of providing the best possible training for future truck drivers. The partnership with Ashley Furniture also allows the college to train incumbent workers and turn them into truck drivers. The new CDL driving course is expected to be ready in a few weeks.

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New month same temperatures

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November 1, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-11-01 17:33:00

SUMMARY: COLUMBUS, Mississippi will experience a return to warmer weather after a brief dip, with highs in the 80s over the next few days. Friday night will be humid, dropping to the low 60s, with possible patchy fog. Saturday will be mostly cloudy but rain chances are reduced, while Sunday will see a mix of clouds and sunshine, with lows in the 60s. Next week starts dry with temperatures in the upper 70s to middle 80s; however, scattered showers are possible on Election Day Tuesday, so residents should prepare with rain gear.

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Human remains found in Marion County believed to be those of missing man

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3 hours ago

November 1, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Sethanie Smith – 2024-11-01 16:41:00

SUMMARY: Marion County deputies are investigating the discovery of human remains in a wooded area. On November 1, authorities received reports of a vehicle matching the description of one belonging to Delmar Lee Blake, Jr., who went missing in August 2023. Upon locating the vehicle in the Lampton community, investigators searched the area and found the remains, believed to be Blake’s. The remains have been sent to the Mississippi State Crime Lab for identification. Deputies do not suspect foul play, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Mississippi has 3 contested US House races and 1 incumbent without a challenger

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November 1, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2024-11-01 16:10:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi is facing three contested U.S. House elections, while one incumbent, Republican Trent Kelly, is unopposed for re-election in the 1st District. Kelly will face Democratic challenger Dianne Dodson Black in a rematch of their 2022 race. In the 2nd District, Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson competes against Republican Ron Eller, focusing on issues like border security and energy production. The 3rd District has Republican Rep. Michael Guest, who is unopposed, while the 4th District features Republican Mike Ezell against Democratic challenger Craig Elliot Raybon, advocating for economic reforms. Each candidate has varied campaign financing levels.

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