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Dixie National Rodeo Kicks Off

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3 months ago

February 9, 2024

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-02-09 18:48:16

SUMMARY: It's the 59th Annual Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo at the State Fairgrounds. Cowboys and cowgirls from across the country are here to compete in some of the most famous rodeo acts. Throughout the day, vendors have been selling western and agricultural-themed goods. The anticipation is building for a night of exciting competition. Jon Carpenter, a former rodeo competitor, is now a professional trainer and is offering team roping training. He believes that team roping is one of the most historical events in the rodeo and it's the fastest growing event in the western industry. So grab your hats and boots, get ready for a weekend of rodeo action!

Dixie National Rodeo kicks off

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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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Wiggins firefighter pinned in fire engine accident released from hospital

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43 mins ago

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: A fire truck crash in Wiggins injured a firefighter, who was responding to a single-vehicle accident. Around midnight, the Wiggins Fire Department's engine rolled multiple times en route, trapping a firefighter underneath. The firefighter was rescued using the jaws of life and transported to a hospital, where she has been discharged and is expected to fully recover. The person involved in the initial single-vehicle accident was also freed and was uninjured. Fire Chief Steve Purvis provided this information.