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FIRST TECH CHALLENGE AT LAMAR
SUMMARY: The parade in Diamondhead today will be remembered by Scott McNamee because of the contribution made in his honor. The F.I.R.S.T. Tech Challenge took place earlier today at Lamar, where competitors ranging from 7th to 12th grade battled with robots they built and programmed. The program manager at the Center for Mathematics and Science Education at Ole Miss, Mannie Lowe, mentioned that the student competitors are building 21st-century skills and coaching younger students. Competitors also have the chance to receive scholarships.
FIRST TECH CHALLENGE AT LAMAR
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Hattiesburg kicks off National Travel and Tourism Week
SUMMARY: This week is National Travel and Tourism Week, and Hattiesburg is celebrating by appreciating its tourism and hospitality workers. The city's tourism commission and Visit Hattiesburg delivered goodie bags and invitations to a celebratory luncheon for employees. Hattiesburg, the third most visited city in Mississippi, attracted over 2 million visitors and $300 million last year. With more tourists expected this summer, the tourism department emphasizes rewarding those who contribute to the city's appeal. Since the pandemic, Hattiesburg's tourism industry has grown significantly. Visit Hattiesburg is also hosting a couple and family getaway giveaway. For details, visit their Facebook page.
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19 Mississippi cities getting grants for downtown makeover
SUMMARY: Main streets and downtown areas are crucial for small towns like Nettleton, Mississippi, serving as social and commercial hubs. Many of these areas are receiving makeovers aided by state funds. WTVA's Gabe May reports live from Young Avenue, deemed the “official” Main Street, where an old barber shop dating from the 1800s is being restored. Vacant since 1980, the city has acquired the building to restore it to its original state using a Mississippi Main Street revitalization grant. This project aims to revive the area, with future plans for additional renovations across eight other cities in Northeast Mississippi.
There are 19 cities in Mississippi getting grants to give their downtown area a makeover, one of them Nettleton.
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Grocery prices are starting to break
SUMMARY: Grocery store prices dropped slightly by 0.2% from March to April, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, marking a welcome change after years of price increases since the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the decrease is minor, shoppers at places like Todd's Big Store in Tupelo are relieved to save even a bit. Seasonal trends, such as summer, are factored out of these statistics. Businesses and families struggling with inflation will benefit, though effects aren't immediate. Vendors are offering special pricing on various items, and customers can expect seasonal discounts, helping families prepare for summer and Memorial Day cookouts. Live from Tupelo, Garner Montgomery, WTV 89 News.
Though not a major drop, grocery prices are starting to decrease.
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