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Community Tackles Crime
SUMMARY: The Association of South Jackson Neighborhoods held a meeting to discuss how to address crime in the city of Jackson. Various officials, including law enforcement, attended the meeting to come up with ideas and create a comprehensive legislative agenda for 2024 to reduce crime. Topics such as schooling, family life, and blight were discussed as possible factors contributing to crime. Representatives also suggested implementing programs to help students transition to middle school and provide resources for parents. Police Chief Joseph Wade highlighted the issue of the open carry law in the state and its impact on crime in Jackson. The meeting concluded with plans for two more meetings.
Community tackles crime
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SUMMARY: Merit Health Wesley has a new CEO, Travis Sisen, who is familiar with the hospital and the Pine Belt region. He is focused on tackling challenges in the healthcare industry and recruiting medical professionals from nearby colleges. Sisen believes that the hospital is in a good position financially due to a larger patient volume compared to smaller hospitals struggling to stay open. He plans to uphold the hospital's motto of loving God, serving others, and excelling in healthcare. The community can expect continued quality care and a commitment to their well-being under his leadership.
Merit Health Wesley hires new CEO.
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SUMMARY: The weather is beautiful with temperatures in the 80s across the region. Severe weather is happening in West Texas with tornadoes reported, but it won't impact the area. Temperatures will fall to the 70s in the evening with no expected problems. Clouds will increase throughout the day tomorrow with a chance of pop-up showers in the evening. Rain chances will increase on Friday but the weekend should mostly stay dry with a small chance of showers. Humidity will increase over the weekend and temperatures will rise into the 90s next week. Updates on renovations at Green Coliseum are expected soon.
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SUMMARY: Northeast Lauderdale announced Beverly McNight as the new head softball coach, bringing seven years of coaching experience from West Lauderdale. McNight helped West Lauderdale win a state championship in 2023 and is eager to continue the success at Northeast. She praised the progress made by the team in recent years and is excited to implement what she's learned from previous coaches. McNight will complete the current season with West Lauderdale before transitioning to Northeast in the summer. She expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to lead the Lady Trojan softball program to new heights.
McKnight unveiled as Trojans' new Head Softball Coach
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