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Community meeting for Lamar Co. solar farm
SUMMARY: Lamar County community members will have another chance to discuss their concerns about a proposed solar panel farm at a public information meeting. The meeting will be held on Tuesday evening at the Purvis Community Center, where members can ask questions and get more information about the project. The meeting was scheduled after a previous meeting in October was canceled, where plans for the 90-megawatt farm were put on hold. Lighthouse B-P will present their plans to the Lamar County Planning Commission, who will make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for the final decision to approve or deny the solar panel farm.
Lamar County community members will have another chance to discuss their concerns about a proposed solar panel farm this week.
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Local volunteer organization helping tornado victims
SUMMARY: The local volunteer organization 8 Days of Hope is now assisting with storm recovery efforts in Oklahoma and Nebraska. They have set up a mass feeding unit in Sulfur, Oklahoma and are clearing debris and serving homeowners in Omaha, Nebraska. These efforts come after devastating storms over the weekend. The organization has shared pictures of their work, showcasing the smiles on the faces of those they are helping. Their rapid response team is working tirelessly to provide aid to those affected by the storms.
Eight Days of Hope is helping tornado victims in Nebraska and Oklahoma.
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Questions arise about Pearl’s license plate readers
SUMMARY: The city of Pearl in Mississippi has traffic cameras that target drivers without auto insurance. These cameras have generated revenue for the city, but some drivers like Tim Ryan have been wrongly ticketed. Despite having valid car insurance, Ryan received a ticket in the mail. There are concerns about the legality of the cameras, with some questioning if the city is breaking the law by using them. While the city claims the cameras are part of a crime reduction program, residents like Ryan are calling for them to be removed, citing unjust accusations and potential legal issues.
Questions arise about Pearl's license plate readers
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Meridian City Council talks with water department leadership about operations
SUMMARY: The city council is considering a contract with Wagoner Engineering to assist with operations and recruitment in the wastewater and freshwater departments after a senior manager retired. Council members discussed the departments' needs with operators in a work session, with salary competitiveness being a major concern. Councilman Joseph Norwood suggested reallocating funds from unfilled positions to increase salaries in high-need roles. The council will decide on Wagoner's contract or explore other options at the next meeting. The goal is to improve recruitment and operations within the city's water departments.
Meridian City Council talks with water department leadership about operations
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