SUMMARY: Jones County law enforcement leaders are required to undergo training on federal anti-discrimination laws following allegations from a former employee. The settlement agreement also includes a $55,000 payment to the former employee who filed a complaint of discrimination and civil rights violations. In other news, delays continue for the River Avenue Bridge Project, with completion dates shifting. The weather forecast predicts rain after a dry April, and a new school funding formula is heading to the governor's desk. Additionally, a community event in Wesboro aims to provide support for those affected by gun violence, and a charity event in Hattisburg raises funds to feed the hungry.

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SUMMARY: Food banks and soup kitchens in Mississippi received extra food from a fundraising event in Hattisburg. The annual Road Race raised money for Extra Table, an organization that supports food pantries and soup kitchens across the state. Cyclists and runners from Mississippi and other states participated in the event, with about $100,000 being raised. Participants took part in races of various lengths, all in support of feeding the hungry through Extra Table. The event also included a criterium race in downtown Hattisburg. The community came together to help those in need and support a good cause.

Extra Table fundraiser gathering funds to purchase extra food.

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SUMMARY: The construction of the River Avenue Bridge in Forest County has faced delays, originally scheduled for completion in mid-April but now uncertain. The County Engineer and Board of Supervisors revealed that construction company TL Wallace faced difficulties with guard rail installation, causing delays. However, this issue has been resolved, and crews are now working on finishing the decks before applying a final layer of asphalt. TL Wallace assured the board that the bridge should be complete or near complete by the following week. Commuters will have to wait a little longer before the River Avenue Bridge is open for use.

River Avenue bridge opening bumped back by supply chain delays.

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