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Railroad Festival returns to Amory after two year hiatus

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March 20, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-03-20 22:35:28

SUMMARY: The Railroad Festival in Auray is returning after a 2-year hiatus due to a tornado cancellation. The event, established in 1979, is a popular attraction in the state and South, featuring a 5K run, car show, live music, and a carnival. Scheduled for April 11th to 13th, with an extra cleanup day on Sunday, the festival is eagerly awaited by the community after the challenges faced with the tornado. A CommunityWide cleanup day preceding the festival will bring together residents to tidy up the town before enjoying the festivities, providing a sense of unity and excitement for the event.

The Railroad Festival is coming back to Amory after a two-year hiatus.

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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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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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Annual 'Click-It-Or-Ticket' campaign starts Monday

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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 Jones County Sheriff's Department will intensify seat belt and child safety enforcement from tomorrow through June 2nd as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign. This initiative aims to reduce fatalities, given that around 50% of vehicle accident deaths nationwide in 2022 involved unbuckled occupants. The department encourages everyone to buckle up to enhance safety on the roads.