SUMMARY: Chuck Box, a Columbus native, was appointed as Texas baseball's director of program development. Previously, he held the same position at Texas A&M for three years, following head coach Jim Schlossnagle from College Station to Austin. Box's tenure at Texas A&M saw the Aggies reach the College World Series twice in three seasons, including a recent championship series appearance, where they lost to Tennessee. Before joining the SEC, Box coached Jackson Prep and Hartfield Academy for 16 seasons and served as the head coach at ICC from 1998 to 2002.

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SUMMARY: West Lowndes made it to the quarterfinals despite winning only one district game last year, thanks to their challenging 1A region 4 schedule. Head coach Anthony King noted that although they lost to the state champs Biggersville in the last three years, it helped prepare them for the playoffs. This year, the focus is on becoming state championship contenders, leveraging young talent and strong summer workouts. Senior Kam Evans leads by example, while junior Eli Sanders emphasizes the importance of enduring heat during summer practices. King's primary goal is to secure district wins to gain more home playoff games, starting the season against Aberdeen.

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SUMMARY: Starkville, Miss., is experiencing growth, which comes with challenges. According to city engineer Cody Burnett, the limited staff and resources make managing the municipality's growth difficult. The three-member engineering team is currently handling over a dozen projects, with the Highway 182 Build Project being a significant focus. This project aims to enhance infrastructure to encourage economic development, including new roads, sidewalks, ADA-compliant features, bike lanes, and street trees. Burnett advises patience during construction, as it will lead to long-term improvements. A complete list of ongoing initiatives can be found on the city's website. Follow WCBI for continuous updates.

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