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Pickens Co. loses one of its two ambulances

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October 26, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-10-26 17:08:00

SUMMARY: Emergency healthcare in Pickens County, Alabama, has faced serious challenges since the local hospital closed in March 2020, leading to delayed medical help and even patient deaths. Despite establishing a 24-hour ambulance service and a 16-hour emergency service, the county’s situation worsened with the recent decision to operate only one 24-hour ambulance starting October 25. This change, attributed to funding issues, has raised concerns among local leaders about increased response times and reliance on neighboring counties for assistance. Mayor Mickey Walker suggests potential funding solutions, including a public vote on adding fees to car tags, to improve the situation.

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www.wcbi.com – Sadie Morris – 2024-10-26 10:36:00

SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, temperatures are expected to cool into the lower 80s next week, primarily under sunny conditions. A cold front arriving today may bring spotty showers, especially north of US-82. Saturday will be the warmest day of the weekend, with highs in the mid to upper 80s and a chance of isolated showers, while overnight lows will be in the mid-50s. Sunday will be slightly cooler with temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s and cloudy skies. The upcoming week will feature mid-80s with potential rain returning before Halloween, so plan accordingly.

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Sports Zone Saturday: Major mindset shifts for Mississippi college football teams

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www.wjtv.com – Blake Levine – 2024-10-26 09:09:00

SUMMARY: College football is returning to Mississippi for the 2024 season, with special coverage from the Sports Zone team on WJTV 12 News and WREG. This Saturday, No. 18 Ole Miss hosts Oklahoma at 11:00 a.m. CT on ESPN, while Mississippi State plays Arkansas at 11:45 a.m. CT on the SEC Network. Southern Miss will travel to face James Madison at 2:30 p.m. CT on ESPN+, and Jackson State visits Bethune-Cookman at 2:00 p.m. CT on HBCU GO. Alcorn State will have a bye week. Fans can tune in for all the action!

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Mother of slain Jackson McDonald's employee mourns loss of son

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www.wjtv.com – Jaylon Anderson – 2024-10-25 20:30:00

SUMMARY: Christopher Borras, a 22-year-old man with a promising future, was fatally stabbed at a Jackson McDonald’s on October 13. His mother, Rosa LeBron, expressed her devastation, stating he was innocently having lunch when the attack occurred, involving 22-year-old Destiny Gibson, who has been charged with murder. Borras had recently moved from Miami to pursue a construction business with his brother. LeBron described her son as a vibrant, humorous person, and she is now dealing with the emotional and financial burden of laying him to rest back in Florida. A GoFundMe has been established to assist the family.

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