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Video: Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba on water crisis
Video: Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba on water crisis
Mississippi Today has partnered with WJTV to provide live streams and videos of press conferences regarding Jackson's water crisis. Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba spoke to media at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Watch the full video below:
This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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Looking back on 2011 Louisville tornado and moving forward
SUMMARY: The lives of Kenisha White Jones and her grandmother were changed forever when their house in Winston County took a direct hit from a storm. Jones suffered a fractured back and her grandmother lost her home. The Long-term Community Recovery Committee Winston Strong stepped in to help with the rebuilding process, providing assistance to Jones and other affected families. Reverend Mike Dowd, the former Executive Director of Winston Strong, believes that the community has come back stronger after the disaster. Winston Strong helped rebuild 23 homes and repair over 60 others, showcasing the resilience and character of the community.
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Community of Louisville reflects 2011 tornado
SUMMARY: Louisville, Mississippi commemorated the 10th anniversary of a devastating tornado that took 10 lives and destroyed homes in the community. The church bells rang 10 times at 10 o'clock in remembrance of the lives lost. Mayor Will Hill reflected on the tragedy and praised the community's unity in rebuilding. Despite significant damage to homes and businesses, including the hospital and nursing home, the community came together to provide care and support. A memorial service honored the storm victims and highlighted the resilience of the Louisville community. The city lost industrial space and more than 400 homes were damaged in the tornado.
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Road work in Tupelo may affect routes
SUMMARY: Starting on April 29 at 8 a.m., Gun Club Road in Tupelo will be closed to through traffic for about a month due to a box culvert drainage project. Local traffic will still be allowed during the closure. Follow updates on Facebook for the latest news.
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