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City of Columbus approves new garbage pick-up contract
SUMMARY: The City of Columbus has renewed its garbage pick-up contract with Golden Triangle Waste Services. However, there will be some changes. Pick-up will now only occur once a week, and the city will provide one garbage bin per household. The cost of garbage service will also be increasing by around $3.45 per month. The decision was made after a tie vote between two different motions, with the Mayor ultimately having the final say. For updates, follow the City of Columbus on Facebook and Twitter.
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SUMMARY: Torrence Mayfield, former police chief of Edwards and a previous Jackson police officer, pled guilty on November 20, 2024, to making a false statement when acquiring a firearm. He purchased a firearm for another person, falsely asserting it was for himself on the required form during the purchase at a federally licensed pawn shop. This act violates federal law. Mayfield faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and is scheduled for sentencing on March 4, 2025. The FBI is currently investigating the case.
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SUMMARY: On November 19, a shooting in Columbus, Mississippi, during an after-school bus route left 10 students and a bus driver caught in the crossfire. The shooting occurred on the 1500 block of MLK, but no students were injured, although a bullet hit the bus tire. The driver safely stopped the bus without incident. Authorities are searching for Martez Meeks, the suspect, believed to be driving a dark-colored Dodge Charger. One person was injured in the shooting. The school district’s Assistant Superintendent emphasized the importance of crisis management plans to ensure student safety and reunification with parents.
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SUMMARY: Dr. Traveus Garth, a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Monroe Regional Hospital in Aberdeen, Mississippi, has always aimed to help others rather than pursue a career in athletics. He developed an interest in body mechanics during high school and earned his Physical Therapy Assistant degree in 2016. After working at Noxubee County General Hospital, he completed his Doctorate at Hanover College this summer. Garth finds joy in assisting patients through their recovery from injuries, treating 8-14 patients daily. He encourages others to achieve their goals by emphasizing discipline, faith, and perseverance in their journeys.
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