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Jackson casino bill dies

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March 26, 2024

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-03-26 18:42:13

SUMMARY: House Bill 1989, a misdemeanor charges bill, is moving forward in the statehouse to potentially open the first casino in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. If approved, this would be the first casino in the state that is not located on the coast or on the Mississippi River. The bill was presented to the House Ways and Means Committee today by a Republican committee chair from North Mississippi. The proposed casino would be just over a mile from the Capitol building and would need to be owned by someone who already owns a licensed casino. Mississippi's first casinos opened in 1992, and there are now a total of 26 in the state.

Quick death for Mississippi bill that sought casino site in Jackson

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-04-27 15:24:18

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-04-27 13:43:31

SUMMARY: Lieutenant Roy Fiser from the Salvation Army discusses the Pathway of Hope program, aimed at breaking the generational poverty cycle by helping families set and achieve goals. Roy shares the success story of a client named Lara Mitchell who, after 36 months in the program, graduated as a CNA, became self-sufficient, and is providing for her family. The Salvation Army is celebrating Lara's accomplishments with a graduation ceremony on May 15th. The program highlights the organization's commitment to helping individuals in need become financially independent. Roy invites others to learn more about the program and the Salvation Army's upcoming anniversary.

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News 11 at 10PM_Weather 4/26/24

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-04-27 13:42:05

SUMMARY: The current weather is warm and muggy, with temperatures in the 70s. Winds were gusty but have calmed down, expected to ramp back up for the weekend. Active weather has calmed, with only alerts in parts of Arkansas and Louisiana. Storm reports from past 24 hours include multiple tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa, and Texas. Severe weather threat continues for tomorrow, lessening on Sunday. Locally, conditions are relatively quiet, with windy conditions expected for Saturday and Sunday. Some spotty showers possible on Sunday, increasing rain chances on Monday and Tuesday before calming midweek and ramping back up towards the end of the week.