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Could bear hunting return to Mississippi

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7 months ago

October 19, 2023

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2023-10-19 07:59:36

SUMMARY: Mississippi is ranked 17th in the nation for the most hunting licenses and there is excitement over the chance to bring back black bear hunting. Many people enjoy hunting because of the fun they have with others. Hunting enthusiast James Ray has been hunting for over 40 years and sees his targets as trophies. Bear hunting was popular in Mississippi in the past, but the population declined due to habitat loss and overhunting. The Great Delta Bear Affair is an annual event that celebrates black bears and their history. The state is hoping to build the black bear population back up so that a harvest can be sustained.

The state of Louisiana recently announced it will work toward restarting black bear hunting. Could Mississippi follow suit?

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New program will teach Jacksonians how the water system works

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May 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-19 22:50:17

SUMMARY: Jackson Water is launching a new educational initiative called the Jackson Water Academy. Starting next month, the program will offer three two-hour sessions on the water system, treatment processes, billing, and sustainability. The aim is to provide insight into the efforts taken to rehabilitate the system and ensure its future sustainability. Applications for the June event are open, with a deadline at the end of May. The program seeks to increase public understanding of the local wastewater utility and its operations.

New program will teach Jacksonians how the water system works

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Overnight lane closure in Madison County

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4 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-19 22:41:30

SUMMARY: The Planning Committee will discuss the matter at Tuesday's City Council meeting. M-DOT is preparing for overnight roadwork, starting at 7:00 PM tonight and continuing through 6:00 AM until Thursday. Crews will close lanes on the I-55 bridges over Highway 51 and the CNIC Railroad in Madison County to perform a concrete overlay. This work is part of an ongoing effort to repair the bridges.

Overnight lane closure in Madison County, I-55 bridges over Highway 51

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Sumrall Seeks 2nd State Title in 3 seasons

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5 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-05-19 22:33:18

SUMMARY: The Bobcats have advanced to the state championship, which was their goal, thanks to a tough schedule that prepared them well. They've defeated five of the six teams on their schedule that reached their own state championships. In the 4A final, they'll face Ripley, a team new to the Big Dance in decades. Bobcats coach, Sumrall, believes their experience gives them an edge to win a second title in three years. The team is built on a high standard of success with a deep lineup that poses a threat every pitch. Three area teams will compete for titles this week, starting with West Marion on Tuesday.