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Jackson: March for clean water

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September 27, 2022

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Photos: March for clean water held in Jackson

by Eric J. Shelton, Mississippi Today
September 27, 2022

Jackson residents and supporters hold signs as they march to the Governor's Mansion in Jackson, Miss. to protest the ongoing water issues in the city on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
A crowd gathers near High Street in Jackson, Miss., to march for clean water in the city and to keep it a public service in Jackson, Miss., Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Poor People's Campaign founder and co-chair, left, gives instructions before marching in protest of Jackson's ongoing water crisis in Jackson, Miss., Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Poor People's Campaign founder and co-chair, left, and local clergy from the Jackson, Miss. area pray before marching in protest of Jackson's water issues on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
Jackson, Miss. resident Georgia Cohran marches with others en route to the Governor's Mansion in protest of Jackson's ongoing water crisis on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
A crowd marches to the Governor's Mansion to protest the ongoing water crisis in Jackson, Miss., Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
A crowd gathers near High Street in Jackson, Miss., to march for clean water in the city and to keep it a public service in Jackson, Miss., Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
Community leaders prepare to lead a crowd to the Governor's Mansion in protest of Jackson's ongoing water crisis in Jackson, Miss., Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
A crowd marches to the Governor's Mansion to protest the ongoing water crisis in Jackson, Miss., Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
Jackson residents and supporters hold signs as they march to the Governor's Mansion in Jackson, Miss. to protest the ongoing water issues in the city on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
A crowd marches to the Governor's Mansion to protest the ongoing water crisis in Jackson, Miss., Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
Deneka Samuel cries as she shares her experience concerning the ongoing water crisis in Jackson, Miss., during a Moral Monday rally, held by the Poor People's Campaign, outside of the Governor's Mansion on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
Members of the crowd listens as those affected by the ongoing water crisis in Jackson, Miss. share their experience with the issue during a Moral Monday rally, held by the Poor People's Campaign, outside of the Governor's Mansion in Jackson, Miss., Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Poor People's Campaign founder and co-chair, speaks during a Moral Monday rally, held by the Poor People's Campaign, outside of the Governor's Mansion in Jackson, Miss., Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
Members of the crowd listens as those affected by the ongoing water crisis in Jackson, Miss. share their experience with the issue during a Moral Monday rally, held by the Poor People's Campaign, outside of the Governor's Mansion in Jackson, Miss., Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
Rukia Lumumba speaks during a Moral Monday rally, held by the Poor People's Campaign, outside of the Governor's Mansion in Jackson, Miss., Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Poor People's Campaign founder and co-chair, speaks during a Moral Monday rally, held by the Poor People's Campaign, outside of the Governor's Mansion in Jackson, Miss., Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
A member of the crowd reacts as Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Poor People's Campaign founder and co-chair, speaks during a Moral Monday rally, held by the Poor People's Campaign, outside of the Governor's Mansion in Jackson, Miss., Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.

The Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition and the Poor People's Campaign held a march on Monday to protest the ongoing water crisis in Jackson.

Attendees began their march near the Old Mt. Helm Baptist Church and ended on Capitol Street with a “Moral Monday” rally outside of the Governor's Mansion. The rally was attended by over 100 people calling for clean water in the city, and to keep it a public service instead of having the water system privatized by the state.

Deneka Samuel, a south Jackson resident and mother of six children, wiped away tears as she told the crowd about her family's experience.

“I never thought that in this lifetime that I would have to go and fetch water, dip water out of a barrel,” she said. “It's a constant struggle each and every day. I have to keep reminding my younger kids to not drink out of that faucet.”

More than 150,000 people have been affected by the ongoing issue. On Monday, Jackson Mayor Choke Anwar Antar Lumumba met with the Environmental Protection Agency to discuss the next steps for the water system.

This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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What this means for local schools

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April 18, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-04-18 19:18:42

SUMMARY: House Bill 1341 in Mississippi would allow active-duty military personnel to send their children to any school in the state as long as they can accommodate them. This would be beneficial for families stationed at Columbus Air Force Base in Lowndes County. The bill aims to make the transition easier for military families and provide them with more school choices. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, and it has received support from local school officials and educators who believe it will benefit military families. The new law could have both positive and negative impacts on school districts and private schools in the area.

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The heroes behind the scenes

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April 18, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Shawanda Jones – 2024-04-18 19:11:01

SUMMARY: National Telecommunicators Week, celebrated from April 15 to April 19, honors the 911 dispatchers who serve as the first point of contact in emergency situations, providing critical information to first responders. Dispatchers like Latonya Malone from Lowndes County have the challenging task of guiding callers through tragedies in real-time. They handle emotional tolls and must often move on to the next call without closure. Despite this, Malone was able to find closure for a six-year-old girl who needed help when her mother had a stroke. Dispatchers like Malone remind people that help is just a phone call away.

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Mississippi State HC Jeff Lebby is excited for Blake Shapen, not concerned about his injury history

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April 18, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Jon Sokoloff – 2024-04-18 18:50:52

SUMMARY: Mississippi State fans will get their first look at Jeff Lebby's team during the spring game, with the addition of former Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen being a highlight. Despite injuries, Lebby is optimistic about Shapen's potential based on his past performance. The head coach is excited about the challenge and opportunity Shapen brings to the team. The Maroon and White game will take place at 1 o'clock on Saturday.

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