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Federal civil rights investigation being launched in Lexington
SUMMARY: Kristen Clark, the assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division at the US Department of Justice, along with US Attorney Todd G, has announced the opening of a civil rights investigation into the city of Lexington, Mississippi and its Police Department. The investigation aims to determine if there is a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the constitution and federal law. Specifically, they will look into excessive force, violations of civil and constitutional rights during stops, searches, and arrests, discriminatory policing, and violations of the right to free speech. The Department of Justice is committed to protecting the rights of all Americans, regardless of the size of their community.
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Hub City to host 2024 VetFest at Town Square Park
SUMMARY: The Hattisburg Disabled American Veterans Chapter 62 is preparing for its third annual veterans festival, Vet Fest, on Saturday, May 18th from 10am to 2pm at Town Square Park. The festival aims to honor and appreciate veterans and will feature various vendors, including food vendors, veteran service providers, and military-owned businesses. There will also be a mobile unit from the Jackson VA for wellness checks, as well as activities for kids, static displays, and giveaways. The event has grown over the years, with an emphasis on supporting and recognizing veterans in the community. Additionally, this year they will be honoring the oldest veterans in the community. Attendees are encouraged to bring their families and chairs, as everything at the event is free.
It's the 3rd annual VetFest, a celebration for veterans by veterans.
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Ellisville State School cemetery projects moving forward
SUMMARY: Ellisville State School provided an update on their Cemetery preservation project, where interns from USM helped locate buried remains of families. The interns created a digital map of the cemetery to locate sunken headstones. A professor from USM used ground penetrating radar with a 400 megahertz antenna to locate unmarked or mismarked graves. The radar sends a signal into the ground and maps where it returns to identify anomalies indicating burials. The cemetery was active from the 1920s to the 1980s, with approximately 150 people buried there. The process takes 3 to 4 hours and will result in a three-dimensional model of the area.
Ellisville State School cemetery projects moving forward.
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Columbia officer honored with national recognition
SUMMARY: Lieutenant Brenda Young, a school resource officer for the Columbia school district, has been named one of the best officers in the country and selected for an exceptional service award by the National Association of School Resource Officers. The announcement was made via a zoom call to the Columbia School District administrative offices. Young is one of the few officers nationwide to receive this honor, and she is excited to have her hard work recognized. She believes that impacting even one person's life is fulfilling. Young will receive her award in person at a national conference in Phoenix, Arizona in July.
Columbia officer honored with national recognition.
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