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Mississippi Stories: William “Bill” Parker
Mississippi Stories: William “Bill” Parker
On this episode of Mississippi Stories, Mississippi Today Editor-at-Large Marshall Ramsey sits down with William “Bill” Parker, Meteorologist-In-Charge of the NOAA National Weather Service Forecast Office in Jackson, Mississippi. Bill, a native of New Orleans, is the nation's first African American to head one of the nation's 122 National Weather Service's forecast offices.
A New Orleans native, he was always fascinated by the weather; however, a statistics class and a love of math cemented his desire to go into meteorology. A proud Jackson State grad, Bill thought he'd go into the broadcast but instead landed as a meteorologist in Louisiana. After years of forecasts and shift work, Bill landed back in Jackson in 2016, replacing Alan Gerard, who transferred to the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory in Oklahoma.
Bill discusses the mission of the National Weather Service and talks about some of the roles the team of 20 meteorologists performs. He also talks about mentorship and gives great advice for how someone can break into the field of meteorology.
This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
SUMMARY: Jackson State University's Women's Basketball head coach, Tomekia Reed, is stepping down to take a job at Charlotte after achieving significant success at JSU. Under Reed's leadership, the Lady Tigers won multiple SWAC titles and made it to the NCAA tournament. Reed had an overall record of 125-54 and produced two WNBA draft picks. Fans expressed sadness at her departure but wished her the best. Reed herself stated that she will always be a Tiger. Now, attention turns to JSU Athletic Director Ashley Robinson to find a replacement for Reed as head coach.
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SUMMARY: Lawmakers in Mississippi are working on a deal to expand Medicaid for the working poor, with drama unfolding at the State Capitol. After a promising initial meeting, a scheduled follow-up was canceled on Wednesday. When the House conferees showed up for the rescheduled meeting on Thursday, the Senate conferees did not attend. The meeting lasted only five minutes, disappointing the House conferees. They expressed frustration with the lack of progress and the importance of passing the historic legislation. Senate conferees were in a separate committee meeting during the scheduled Medicaid expansion conference, indicating that no compromise has been reached yet.
The post Mississippi Senate conferees skip Medicaid expansion talks appeared first on www.wjtv.com
SUMMARY: Mayor-elect Dwight Stevens discussed his plans for Aberdeen at a luncheon hosted by “The Magnolia Group.” He aims to leverage his connections in the antique and auction business to attract more industry to the town. The event included a Q&A session with the audience. Stevens and newly elected aldermen will take office on May 7 at 5 p.m. For ongoing updates and news, follow the group on Facebook.
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