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Telling Your Story – Erle Chenney (Season 1 Episode 3)

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www.wcbi.com – Eric Crosswhite – 2023-11-07 17:57:06

SUMMARY: Erle Cheney, now retired, fondly recalls spending Saturday afternoons at the movie theater in downtown Starkville. He reminisces about classic films such as “Dirty Harry,” “The Godfather,” and “Star Wars,” as well as the experience of going to the theater with friends. Recently, he attended the Turner Classic Movie Festival in Hollywood, where he heard Stephen Spielberg and Paul Thomas Anderson discuss preserving films. Erle now spends his afternoons with Turner Classic Movies and looks forward to visiting the Motion Picture Academy Museum on his next trip to California. Plans are in place for another festival in 2024.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: November 15-17

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-15 08:36:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (November 15-17), Mississippi offers a variety of events for relaxation and enjoyment. In Jackson, highlights include Food Truck Friday, the Dinosaurs Around the World exhibit, and the Millsaps vs. Trinity football game. Ridgeland hosts the Fleet Feet Coffee Run, a recycling event, and the Scarecrow Trail. In Hattiesburg, there’s a Percussion Extravaganza and a holiday open house. Natchez features the Christmas Pilgrimage Tour and a live music event. Other activities include the Natchez Festival of Music and several local farmers markets, ensuring plenty of fun for friends, family, and solo adventurers alike.

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Suspects wanted after deadly officer-involved shooting in McComb

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-14 19:14:00

SUMMARY: An officer-involved shooting in McComb, Mississippi, resulted in one suspect’s death on November 14. Police responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of 25th Street, where two suspects exited. One suspect threatened officers with a weapon, leading to the officers shooting him. Authorities are searching for additional suspects believed to be in a gray 2016 Dodge Charger. One individual has been arrested, and investigators think three or four more were involved. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into the incident, urging the public to avoid the suspects, who are considered armed and dangerous.

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GTR construction boom impacts local businesses

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www.wcbi.com – Charity Johnson – 2024-11-14 18:42:00

SUMMARY: Columbus, Mississippi’s Golden Triangle area is experiencing a construction boom, driven by the arrival of a multi-billion dollar aluminum mill. Mark Jones of Cash and Carry Building Supply notes increased sales and a rising demand for housing due to more people moving to the region. Robert Benton, owner of Benton’s Military Hardware, shares optimism about the local economy’s future, highlighting opportunities for contractors and suppliers as new homes are built. This influx is expected to enhance the real estate market by increasing housing availability, benefiting the community overall.

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