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State leaders to discuss future of job opportunities
SUMMARY: Lawmakers, educators, and community leaders will gather today in Blue Springs to discuss job opportunities for young people. The event will showcase a new career development program and partnership at the Toyota Mississippi Experience Center. Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosan is among the scheduled speakers. The event will take place from 9:30 to 10:30, and further details about the program will be shared throughout the day.
Toyota Mississippi will hold a special forum Wednesday for a new career development program.
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WDAM 7 Morning Commute – May 21, 2024
SUMMARY: Good morning Pine Belt, it's Tuesday. Here are key updates:
1. A Click It or Ticket campaign began yesterday and runs until June 2nd, targeting road safety statewide.
2. In Pedal, Davis Road is now open between Trussell Road and Sunrise Road after bridge repairs, but a new closure is underway at Dry Prong Creek.
3. For lifted vehicle owners, a new law signed by Governor Reeves bans them from Mississippi roads.
4. Several road closures and construction updates include North 15th Avenue in Laurel, segments of I-59, and parts of US 49 in Hattiesburg.
5. Updates are available on our wd7 news app for both iOS and Android.
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Homeowner shot after confronting teens trying to steal a car
SUMMARY: Overnight, a homeowner in Jackson was shot after confronting a group of teenagers attempting to steal her car. The incident occurred around 4:00 a.m. on Bonita Drive near Queen Eleanor Lane. Police report that one of the teenagers pulled a gun and shot the homeowner in the stomach. The victim has been taken to a hospital.
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Cigar shop leaving Smith-Wills Stadium grounds after legislation scrutiny
SUMMARY: Churchill Cigar Shoppe, located on Smith Wills Stadium grounds, is closing after its 10-year anniversary in June due to legislative scrutiny over land use. Co-owner Preston Powell and Hank Aaron Sports Academy CEO Timothy Bennett aim to prevent contractual discrepancies and preserve the stadium's legacy for community sports. However, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba criticizes House Bill 1983, signed by Governor Reeves, as a state power grab, alleging it undermines Jackson's resources. The bill includes state project funding but demands the land revert to state ownership, contradicting its 1944 deed stipulation for park purposes. Lumumba disputes the legislation's vagueness but vows litigation if necessary.
Cigar shop leaving Smith-Wills Stadium grounds after legislation scrutiny
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