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Sewer agreement reached, Henifin taking over

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10 months ago

July 26, 2023

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2023-07-26 22:40:33

SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency, the Justice Department, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, and the City of Jackson have agreed to transfer power in order to expedite needed sewer system repairs. The goal is to address spills of raw and under-treated sewage into homes, businesses, streets, yards, and waterways. Under the agreement, Henifin, who has been serving as interim third-party manager for the city's drinking water system, would manage, operate, and maintain the city's sewer system. The proposal is an interim measure until modifications to a consent decree can be negotiated for long-term compliance with federal and state regulations. Jackson has been under a federal consent decree since 2013. The city leaders claim that little progress has been made on the sewer system, and it has further deteriorated over the past 10 years.

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Popeyes in North Jackson burglarized

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May 17, 2024

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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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9 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.

Ellisville State School cemetery projects moving forward.

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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.