www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-05-07 17:59:01

SUMMARY: The Meridian city council meeting discussed the water departments, where they voted to enter into an agreement with Wagoner Engineering. They will provide assistance in managing processes, recruitment, and cost-saving measures. The contract includes bringing in four employees to help with wastewater, freshwater, and line maintenance. The goal is to give pay raises, retain staff, and recruit new employees. Wagoner Engineering will provide a report in 30 days on recruitment efforts. The one-year contract will cost the city $92,500 per month. Overall, the council aims to improve the management and efficiency of the water departments.

Meridian City Council approves contract for managing water departments

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-07 17:35:31

SUMMARY: Forensic investigators found mostly bones in a pond in Flowood, providing enough evidence to identify the person and determine how they died. DNA samples will be used to cross-reference with databases like NAMUS to find a match. The state DNA lab will carefully examine the evidence and compare it with samples from missing persons. The body was badly decomposed, making identification challenging. Family members of missing persons may be asked for reference samples to confirm identities. Investigators are seeking information from the public to help narrow down the timeline of events. The investigation may take weeks or months to complete.

Skeletal remains found in Rankin County pond sent to crime lab

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-07 17:32:45

SUMMARY: A sinkhole on Paden Street in Madeleine, Nolan describes the significant size of the hole and the terrible smell near the collapsed sewer line. Nearby residents are affected by the hole, as it causes flooding in their yards when it rains and poses a danger to drivers. Residents believe that if the sinkhole were in a different neighborhood, it would have been addressed more quickly. Despite the city's awareness of the hole, residents are asking for help as it continues to grow. Cones placed around the hole have fallen in, and JXN Water, which has taken over Jackson's sewer system, is also aware of the issue.

Big sinkhole opens up on Paden Street

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