Mississippi News
Hinds County Administrator featured in Netflix documentary starring former President Barack Obama
One Hinds County Administrator has been featured in a new Netflix documentary starring former President Barack Obama.
Kenny Wayne Jones, who served as a Democratic member of the Mississippi State Senate from 2007 to 2015, was hand-picked by Obama's production team to speak on healthcare in the state during the third episode.
The series, called Working: What We Do All Day, discusses home care, tech, and hospitality through the stories of 12 individuals located across the country.
I'm excited to share the trailer for Working. In this series, I talk to American workers across …
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By: Alyssa Arbuckle
Title: Hinds County Administrator featured in Netflix documentary starring former President Barack Obama
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Published Date: Fri, 26 May 2023 13:00:03 +0000
Mississippi News
House Speaker Mike Johnson appears at Mississippi event
SUMMARY: US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson visited Mississippi and spoke at Jackson Preparatory School during an event hosted by NACLC. While reporters were unable to ask him questions, student Sophie Slade asked him about balancing foreign and domestic policy priorities. Johnson emphasized the importance of America first but not America only, and expressed concern about projecting weakness in foreign policy. He also discussed issues at the southern border and his recent speech at Columbia University about the protests following the war between Israel and Hamas. Additionally, officials announced that the US is expected to provide $6 billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine.
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Community stands behind mother who lost her daughter tragically
SUMMARY: Sonya Baldwin, a longtime Hardee's employee in Columbus, Mississippi, recently lost her daughter Ashanti Jade Turner. Despite the tragedy, Baldwin has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from her community. Turner's granddaughter spoke about her close relationship with her aunt, emphasizing that her legacy will live on. Chick-fil-A in Columbus will be holding a candlelight vigil in Jade's memory. Baldwin expressed gratitude for the support during this difficult time and emphasized the importance of remembering her daughter. The community's response has been a source of comfort for the grieving family.
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Newly named Mr. NEMCC proves anything is possible
SUMMARY: Kirklyn Johnson credits his success in music to God. Despite being diagnosed with autism, he excelled in music throughout school and was recently voted Mr. NEMCC. Johnson believes his faith is the foundation for his success and wants to teach music to make a positive impact on students. His energy and outlook are contagious, and he plans to continue his music education at MSU in the fall. Johnson's story is one of overcoming challenges with the help of his faith and his love for music.
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