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Starkville High School girls wrestling program having instant success in first year

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3 months ago

February 21, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-02-21 09:08:30

SUMMARY: The state of Mississippi added wrestling to its Athletics Association three years ago. Starkville High School recently added boys wrestling and this season, the girls team has been introduced. The girls have had immediate success, with five wrestlers competing at the state championships and the team going undefeated in dual matches. The coaches and wrestlers hope to inspire other girls to join and grow the sport. They aim to have all weight classes covered and hope their success will encourage other programs to flourish. The team is looking to finish the season on top of the podium and are excited for the future of girls wrestling at Starkville High.

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New program will teach Jacksonians how the water system works

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4 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-19 22:50:17

SUMMARY: Jackson Water is launching a new educational initiative called the Jackson Water Academy. Starting next month, the program will offer three two-hour sessions on the water system, treatment processes, billing, and sustainability. The aim is to provide insight into the efforts taken to rehabilitate the system and ensure its future sustainability. Applications for the June event are open, with a deadline at the end of May. The program seeks to increase public understanding of the local wastewater utility and its operations.

New program will teach Jacksonians how the water system works

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Overnight lane closure in Madison County

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4 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-19 22:41:30

SUMMARY: The Planning Committee will discuss the matter at Tuesday's City Council meeting. M-DOT is preparing for overnight roadwork, starting at 7:00 PM tonight and continuing through 6:00 AM until Thursday. Crews will close lanes on the I-55 bridges over Highway 51 and the CNIC Railroad in Madison County to perform a concrete overlay. This work is part of an ongoing effort to repair the bridges.

Overnight lane closure in Madison County, I-55 bridges over Highway 51

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Wiggins firefighter pinned in fire engine accident released from hospital

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5 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-05-19 22:33:18

SUMMARY: A fire truck crash in Wiggins injured a firefighter, who was responding to a single-vehicle accident. Around midnight, the Wiggins Fire Department's engine rolled multiple times en route, trapping a firefighter underneath. The firefighter was rescued using the jaws of life and transported to a hospital, where she has been discharged and is expected to fully recover. The person involved in the initial single-vehicle accident was also freed and was uninjured. Fire Chief Steve Purvis provided this information.