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Current bill unlikely to pass

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www.wcbi.com – Joey Barnes – 2024-02-21 16:17:26

SUMMARY: Efforts to change Mississippi University for Women’s name have stalled, with House Bill 1155 unlikely to pass. President Nora Miller announced a strategic pause, and the bill to change the name to Wynbridge State University of Mississippi is not expected to make it through the committee. The proposed name change sought to maintain the school’s “The W” branding, after an initial proposal to rename it Mississippi Brightwell University caused an alumni outcry. University leaders argued that a new name was necessary for competitiveness, but for now, it appears that the name change will not happen.

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Canton man convicted in shooting death of wife

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-14 09:41:00

SUMMARY: Myles Flint Johnson, a 53-year-old from Canton, was convicted of second-degree murder for the shooting death of his wife, Kristi Johnson, after a three-day trial in Madison County Circuit Court. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison without the possibility of parole. On January 30, 2024, Johnson called 911 claiming his wife had shot herself, but investigators found she had been shot in the back two days prior. Evidence revealed ongoing domestic violence in their relationship. Johnson testified it was accidental, but the jury deliberated for three hours before reaching their verdict.

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Chickasaw Co. executes a disaster drill at a local nursing home

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www.wcbi.com – Charity Johnson – 2024-11-13 19:07:00

SUMMARY: Chickasaw County emergency responders and Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home conducted a disaster preparedness drill to test their emergency plans. The scenario involved a tornado followed by a fire, requiring coordination between various emergency teams. The drill, which included state personnel and Okolona High School students portraying disaster victims, focused on ensuring the safety of nursing home residents. Participants, like Ophelia Smith, found the exercise educational and valuable in reducing fear and building preparedness. Linda Griffin, from the county’s Emergency Management Agency, emphasized the importance of practicing real-life events to identify gaps and improve responses.

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Monroe county sheriff’s department investigating church fire

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www.wcbi.com – Khamari Haymer – 2024-11-13 19:02:00

SUMMARY: Harmony Baptist Church in Monroe County, Mississippi, was destroyed by fire last Friday night, leaving caretaker Mary Nell Dorris in shock. She received a panicked call from a neighbor while asleep and rushed to the scene, where she stayed until the early morning. The historic church, built in the mid 1800s and lacking gas or electric power, is suspected to have been intentionally set ablaze. While no injuries were reported, Dorris mourns the loss of cherished memories associated with the church. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating and urges anyone with information to come forward.

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