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Jackson police chief wants to lower homicides in 2024
SUMMARY: Kenneth Stokes organized a “Stop the Violence” motorcade in South Jackson, starting at Lanier High School and ending at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Community members, as well as Jackson and Capitol police officers, participated. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade expressed his goal of cutting the number of homicides in Jackson in half for the year 2024, following a decrease from 135 to 109 in the previous year. Wade emphasized the partnerships on local, county, state, and federal levels to achieve this goal. Local leaders will further discuss Jackson's crime crisis at 5 and 6 o'clock.
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Coach's Corner: Toby Collums
SUMMARY: In Madison County, Coach Toby Collums leads the Jags football program and serves as the athletic director at Madison Central. In an interview, Collums discusses his year-round dedication to football, noting that there's no real offseason. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships with his players and highlights the support he receives from his administration and assistant athletic director, Celeste Bramlet. Collums also shares how integral his family, particularly his wife Kathy, has been in his career, supporting moves and managing household responsibilities during busy seasons. He acknowledges the pressures faced by highly recruited high school athletes and their impact on enjoying senior year.
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First Alert Weather Morning Update – May 21, 2024
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WDAM 7 Morning Commute – May 21, 2024
SUMMARY: Good morning Pine Belt, it's Tuesday. Here are key updates:
1. A Click It or Ticket campaign began yesterday and runs until June 2nd, targeting road safety statewide.
2. In Pedal, Davis Road is now open between Trussell Road and Sunrise Road after bridge repairs, but a new closure is underway at Dry Prong Creek.
3. For lifted vehicle owners, a new law signed by Governor Reeves bans them from Mississippi roads.
4. Several road closures and construction updates include North 15th Avenue in Laurel, segments of I-59, and parts of US 49 in Hattiesburg.
5. Updates are available on our wd7 news app for both iOS and Android.
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