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Interview: Committee for King presenting ‘How are the Children?’

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5 months ago

January 5, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-01-05 09:58:55

SUMMARY: The annual Martin Luther King Jr celebration is taking place, with the theme for this year being “how are the children.” The executive director of the committee for King, Cliff Campbell, explained that the theme comes from an African tribe and symbolizes the well-being of society. The program includes a talent showcase, an awards banquet, a commemorative program, and a motorcycle procession. There will also be a youth advisory council focusing on non-violent conflict resolution based on Dr. King's principles. The celebrations will end with a speech from Dr. KRA Armstrong and the presentation of scholarships.

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May 19, 2024

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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.

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Wiggins firefighter pinned in fire engine accident released from hospital

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56 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.