SUMMARY: The Spring Flywheel Festival in Houston, Mississippi, attracted large crowds and highlighted improvements at the park. The festival featured food vendors, antique flywheels, and tractor games, showcasing the hobby and lifestyle of restoring and exhibiting old engines and tractors. Attendees could also shop for clothes, hats, toys, and other items at the festival, which ran through Saturday. The event drew the largest Friday afternoon crowd in its history, and visitors enjoyed a variety of activities and entertainment. For more information and a complete schedule, interested individuals were directed to visit seechickasaw.com.

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SUMMARY: The Golden Triangle Landfill in Mississippi hosts a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day each spring to allow citizens to safely dispose of hazardous materials. Executive Director Jimmy Sloan emphasized the importance of proper disposal to protect groundwater, as many household products are classified as hazardous waste. A company is hired to sort and package the materials for appropriate disposal. Tires, electronics, and other items also require special precautions. The goal is to provide a convenient and environmentally friendly way for citizens to dispose of waste properly. The collection day is held at the landfill and aims to educate and encourage responsible waste disposal.

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SUMMARY: Community members in Louisville, Mississippi gathered to honor the first responders and firefighters who were on the front lines ten years ago when a devastating tornado hit the town. The responders, including Chief Robert Hutto, reflected on the tragic day and the lessons they learned about response, communication, and coordination. The tragedy changed their perspectives and taught them the importance of working together. As they lay a wreath in honor of moving forward, they remember the lives lost and the need to continue to support each other in the face of future disasters. The city will ring church bells and blow air horns to commemorate the anniversary.

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