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Section of Highway 12 renamed in memory of longtime Sturgis police chief

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9 months ago

August 11, 2023

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2023-08-11 08:55:48

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Transportation dedicated a section of Mississippi Highway 12 in Oktibaha County to honor G Lewis Jones, a U.S. army veteran and former Sturgis Chief of Police. Jones also served as a deputy for the Oktibaha County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. The dedication ceremony took place at Sturgis Baptist Church, with Jones' wife, daughters, and loved ones in attendance. The section of the highway, starting at Sturgis Maven Road and extending one mile east to Sturgis Lewisville Road, will now be known as G Lewis Jones Memorial Highway. The family expressed their pride and gratitude for the recognition.

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-17 07:48:02

SUMMARY: this morning at a restaurant where someone broke in around 3:30 AM. 16 WAPT's Crystal Tisme is live at the scene where one officer is investigating inside. A missing window at the bottom of the frame is where the suspect gained entry. It is unclear if anything was taken from the restaurant. More information is still being gathered about the incident.

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Ellisville State School cemetery projects moving forward

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11 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-05-16 23:14:45

SUMMARY: Ellisville State School provided an update on their Cemetery preservation project, where interns from USM helped locate buried remains of families. The interns created a digital map of the cemetery to locate sunken headstones. A professor from USM used ground penetrating radar with a 400 megahertz antenna to locate unmarked or mismarked graves. The radar sends a signal into the ground and maps where it returns to identify anomalies indicating burials. The cemetery was active from the 1920s to the 1980s, with approximately 150 people buried there. The process takes 3 to 4 hours and will result in a three-dimensional model of the area.

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Hub City to host 2024 VetFest at Town Square Park

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May 16, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-05-16 23:14:45

SUMMARY: The Hattisburg Disabled American Veterans Chapter 62 is preparing for its third annual veterans festival, Vet Fest, on Saturday, May 18th from 10am to 2pm at Town Square Park. The festival aims to honor and appreciate veterans and will feature various vendors, including food vendors, veteran service providers, and military-owned businesses. There will also be a mobile unit from the Jackson VA for wellness checks, as well as activities for kids, static displays, and giveaways. The event has grown over the years, with an emphasis on supporting and recognizing veterans in the community. Additionally, this year they will be honoring the oldest veterans in the community. Attendees are encouraged to bring their families and chairs, as everything at the event is free.