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North Mississippi law enforcement are learning the tips and trade of the FBI

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – North Mississippi law enforcement are learning the tips and trade of the FBI. The Evidence Response Team is hosting a five-day workshop this week at Mississippi State. Investigators are learning how the FBI collects evidence, takes pictures, and search vehicles. There are also classes about collecting DNA and finding bloodstains. Detectives …

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‘Badge Unbroken’ to tell story of first black deputy police chief in Tupelo

Investors are being sought for a local movie TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – A movie is in the works about the man who was the first black assistant police chief in Tupelo, before he was forced to resign. All along, Hall claimed he was treated unfairly and now, his story is being made into a movie. …

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Columbus mayor and police chief at odds over appointing city marshal to investigate violent crimes

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Tuesday, the Columbus City Council voted in executive session to table their discussion on hiring a city marshal. This was after an intense debate during the public session that saw Mayor Keith Gaskin and Police Chief Fred Shelton on opposite sides of the issue. “If we’re going to put our officers …

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85 Patents Granted for Week of Feb. 8 » Dallas Innovates

Dallas Invents is a weekly look at U.S. patents granted with a connection to the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. Listings include patents granted to local assignees and/or those with a North Texas inventor. Patent activity can be an indicator of future economic growth, as well as the development of emerging markets and talent attraction. By tracking both …

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