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Biden designates new national monument to honor Emmett Till, Mamie Till-Mobley
SUMMARY: President Biden has established the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument as the 425th national park in America, located in Jackson. Councilman Kenneth Stokes has expressed his vision to expand the park and make improvements. He believes that the park should be honored in memory of Emmett Till, a young man who was abducted, tortured, and lynched at the age of 14 after being falsely accused of whistling at a white woman. Stokes sees the park as a source of pride for the Till family and the citizens of Mississippi. The lessons learned from Till's death serve as a catalyst for the civil rights movement.
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VIDEO: 200 dogs race through Starkville for second annual derby
SUMMARY: The second annual Starkville Derby, the largest wiener dog race in the world, took place with 200 dogs racing through the streets of the cotton District. The event featured cheers, vendors, and various races for different breeds. Maggie May from Woodstock, Georgia, was the grand champion. All proceeds went to the OCPA Humane Society, raising approximately $50,000, triple the amount from the previous year. Organizer Thornhill expressed gratitude for the support from the community and highlighted the success of the event in benefiting local businesses, vendors, and the Humane Society.
In Starkville on Saturday, 200 dogs raced in the streets of the Cotton District.
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Byram's Swinging Bridge Festival returns for the 16th year
SUMMARY: 16 WAPT's Kennedi Cooper reports on a carnival event in the city of Byram, Mississippi, featuring rides for kids, music, vendors, and plenty of food. Mayor Richard Wright expresses gratitude for the nice weather and turnout. Car shows, fireworks, and a variety of food options like deep-fried Oreos and nachos are available. Vendors are selling merchandise, and there are carnival rides and prizes to win. A former circus clown named Cupcake now works at carnivals and enjoys making kids and parents happy. The community event aims to bring people together and create a fun bonding experience for families.
Byram's Swinging Bridge Festival returns for the 16th year
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Another stellar outing by Billy Oldham helps lift Southern Miss past Coastal Carolina
SUMMARY: Southern Miss has 10 games left on their schedule, with a strong desire to make it back to the NCAA regionals. They recently faced off against Coastal Carolina, with Nick Monastier hitting a solo shot to tie the game. Aussie Pratt and Dalton McIntyre also contributed to the team's win. Pitcher Billy Olden stood out with a career-high 11 strikeouts in the game. The team has been working on communication and teamwork, with older players taking on leadership roles. Former Southern Miss athlete Duran Dun, now known as The Freeze at Braves games, returned to campus to throw out the first pitch.
Another stellar outing by Billy Oldham helps lift Southern Miss past Coastal Carolina
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