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Coolidge Ball, first Black student-athlete at Ole Miss, dies

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10 months ago

August 29, 2023

www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2023-08-29 17:26:33

SUMMARY: Coolidge Ball, the first Black student-athlete at the University of Mississippi, has died at the age of 71. Ball signed a scholarship with Ole Miss in 1970 to play for the men's basketball team, breaking barriers for future generations. He scored over 1,072 points for the team and guided the Rebels to three consecutive winning seasons. Ball was inducted into the Ole Miss Athletics Hall of Fame and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. He later coached basketball at Northwest Mississippi Community College and owned a sign company in Oxford. Ball is remembered as a trailblazer and a source of inspiration.

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NMMC in Tupelo cares for patients virtually

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16 mins ago

July 3, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-07-03 14:10:48

SUMMARY: North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo is addressing the nationwide shortage of Registered Nurses (RNs) through a virtual nursing program. Managed by Heather Wilf, the program supplements current nursing staff by using technology similar to iPhones or iPads to handle admissions and discharges. This virtual system allows nurses to concentrate more on patients without distractions. While virtual nurses can't perform tasks like flushing IVs or taking blood pressure, the initiative has executed over 6,000 discharges and 1,000 admissions since last April. The medical center aims to expand this program to its community hospitals.

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Truck crashes under bridge on I-55 in Hinds County

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38 mins ago

July 3, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-07-03 13:48:16

SUMMARY: A truck crashed under the Wynndale Road bridge on Interstate 55 North in Hinds County, Mississippi, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reported that the right lane of I-55 North has been blocked due to the accident. There is currently no information on any injuries. Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), along with Terry police, Byram police, and Hinds County deputies, responded to the scene. WJTV 12 News has contacted MHP for further details but is awaiting a response. MDOT mentioned limiting construction for the Fourth of July holiday.

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Calhoun City Alderman charged with aggravated assault, robbery

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2 hours ago

July 3, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-07-03 12:01:51

SUMMARY: Calhoun City Ward 2 Alderman Tony Herrod and Markus Hankins were charged with aggravated assault and strong-armed robbery. The incident took place on Sunday night at Calhoun City Elementary School, where the victim was chased, beaten, and had items stolen. Surveillance footage identified the suspects. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office conducted the investigation upon request from Calhoun City police. The victim sustained broken ribs and has been released from the hospital. Both Herrod and Hankins were given a $10,000 bond and released from jail.

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