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West Alabama family honors loved one through giving back

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4 weeks ago

June 7, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-06-07 19:27:22

SUMMARY: Brian Barrett, father of Bella and Anna Grace and husband to Danika, faced severe health issues starting from a tick bite allergy, leading to COVID-19 complications. Despite medical interventions, his health fluctuated, and he passed away in October 2021. Determined to honor his memory, his family founded the Brian Barrett Memorial Foundation to support families with hospitalized loved ones and provide scholarships for dual-sport athletes pursuing trade school education. The foundation symbolizes Brian's values and legacy. Their next event is a golf tournament on August 24, with more details available on their Facebook page.

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Fourth of July fireworks shows

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2 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Mary Carroll Sullivan – 2024-07-04 12:44:30

SUMMARY: Across north Mississippi and west Alabama, various Fourth of July celebrations include fireworks displays this evening and throughout the weekend. Starkville hosts festivities at Cornerstone Park from 4 p.m., with fireworks at 9 p.m. The West Point Country Club features events from 1 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. Aberdeen High School's family reunion includes music and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Smithville's Sparks in the Park runs from 4 to 8 p.m. Other locations like Pontotoc, Sherman Park, Saltillo City Park, Ballard Park in Tupelo, and Millport, Alabama, also host similar celebrations with fireworks. Visit local Facebook pages for details.

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Single-vehicle accident leaves one person dead near MUW

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3 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Mary Carroll Sullivan – 2024-07-04 11:44:25

SUMMARY: A Columbus man, Johnny Kenyatta Elliott, 43, died in a car accident near MUW on Wednesday night shortly before 9 p.m. Elliott was driving an SUV north on 15th Street when it left the roadway and struck a fence column. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant confirmed that Elliott was the sole occupant of the vehicle. For continuous updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and X.

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Propulsion engineer is charged with obstructing probe of deadly 2017 US military plane crash

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3 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2024-07-04 11:17:47

SUMMARY: James Michael Fisher, a former propulsion engineer at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, has been arrested and charged with making false statements and obstructing justice in an investigation into a 2017 military plane crash in Mississippi. This crash involved a Marine Corps KC-130T transport plane, killing 16 service members. Fisher, now residing in Portugal, allegedly concealed engineering documents and misled investigators about his decisions related to the crash. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison. His arrest was announced by federal prosecutors and multiple military investigative agencies. Fisher made his initial court appearance in Jacksonville, Florida.

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