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LGBTQ+ graphic novel series temporarily pulled from Miss. library after residents’ concern

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9 months ago

August 10, 2023

www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's ABC & NBC – 2023-08-10 09:28:49

SUMMARY: A group of neighbors attended a library board meeting to express their opinions. Trey Howard provides details of the meeting. Marion County residents had strong opinions about the availability of the graphic novel series “Heartstopper” at the public library. Heather McMurry wanted to attend the meeting after noticing the books when visiting the library with her children. She saw a graphic novel that stood out to her and became interested. Upon closer inspection, McMurry's interest turned to concern. She looked at the back of the graphic novel and questioned its content.

Marion County residents had strong opinions concerning the availability of the graphic novel series “Heartstopper” at the public …

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Interview: Mississippi Aquarium welcomes guests to see new facility, experience virtual reality and

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33 mins ago

May 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-05-20 09:26:10

SUMMARY: Mississippi offers numerous attractions, including the Mississippi Aquarium on the coast. Michelle and I, along with Nicole, Jeff, and new friends Lapis and Po, introduce some of the aquarium's star creatures. Lapis is a blue-tongue skink from Australia, while Po is a local Gulf Coast box turtle. The aquarium recently opened the “Changing Tides” building featuring 23 new exhibits, three biomes, and a new virtual reality experience. The upcoming “Year of the Penguin” aims to raise funds for a new penguin habitat. Visitors can enjoy penguin encounters, enhancing the educational and interactive experience at the aquarium.

Representatives from the Mississippi Aquarium joined WTVA 9 News TODAY to talk about their new facility, a virtual reality experience and the year of the penguin.

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Are the new parking meters confusing?

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1 hour ago

May 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-20 08:30:57

SUMMARY: Governor deemed this project the largest capital investment in Mississippi's history. Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes is addressing confusion about new parking meters downtown, activated on May 1st. Stokes received numerous complaints about parking tickets despite correct meter use. He proposes a 90-day grace period to educate people on using the meters properly. Stokes stated, “Instead of giving citizens tickets they do not deserve, we need a 90-day grace period to educate them on meter usage.”

A Jackson City Councilman says people are confused by the new parking meters.

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Long-time Jackson Church moving to Ridgeland

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2 hours ago

May 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-20 07:56:55

SUMMARY: Meadowbrook Church of Christ in Jackson, prominent for 60 years, is relocating to Sunnybrook Children's Home in Ridgeland to make room for a new elementary school campus. St. Richard Catholic School has purchased the Meadowbrook property for $2.5 million and plans to move in by next year. Father Joe Tonos of St. Richard welcomed the move, citing previous enrollment and infrastructure issues at their old location. The move is viewed positively by faculty, parents, and church members, with hopes for stronger community engagement. Meanwhile, existing buildings at St. Richard will be repurposed for parish use.