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Pérez family attorney hopes lawsuit will 'force change' at Mar-Jac plant
SUMMARY: A 16-year-old boy, Duvan Perez, tragically died while working at the Mar Jac Poultry facility, and his family attorney, Seth Hunter, filed a wrongful death lawsuit. This lawsuit also includes Onin Staffing as well as Mar Jac Poultry as defendants. The attorney is questioning whether Perez and his fellow staff members were properly trained and whether the dangerous machines were shut off properly. The attorney maintains that Perez was not old enough to legally work and should not have been allowed to work in such dangerous conditions. An investigation is currently underway to look into the circumstances surrounding Perez's death and working conditions at the Mar Jac Poultry facility. You can read the full complaint on wdam.com for more details.
The death of 16-year-old Duvan Pérez last July may be a “milestone” case that brings change to the chicken processing industry. At least, that's what one attorn
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New program will teach Jacksonians how the water system works
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
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
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.
Sumrall Seeks 2nd State Title in 3 seasons
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