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Stokes hosts Black History Month program, dinner
SUMMARY: Hosted a special dinner and program to kick off Black History Month, honoring the Jackson Advocate, the late Emmett Till's family, and the late Jim Hill Band Director Professor Christopher Little and his family. Councilman Stokes invited them to celebrate Christopher Little's legacy at an establishment serving the West Jackson community. Little's impact on the city extended beyond junior high school, coordinating summer programs and ensuring students received scholarships. The next event will be at the Medgar Evers Library with De'Keither Stamps as the keynote speaker. The event aims to continue celebrating and honoring the legacy of influential figures in the African American community.
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More body parts found in Flowood pond
SUMMARY: In a remote area of Flowood, two teenagers fishing in a pond discovered human remains attached to a sock. The Rankin County EOC responded, collecting more body parts from the shallow waterway. The area, owned by the city of Flowood, is secluded and not frequented by many. Investigators are now working to identify the remains, reviewing missing persons reports and piecing together clues to solve the mystery. The next steps involve the coroner and state crime lab to further investigate the case. The discovery has raised suspicions of foul play in the area.
More body parts found in Flowood pond
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JSU introduces new women’s basketball coach
SUMMARY: The Tigers introduced new head coach Margaret Richards in their basketball arena, with sports anchor Bradley Davis covering the event. Richards left Alabama A&M to take on the head coaching position at Jackson State, despite having another job offer lined up. She emphasized her strength in developing young athletes and expressed her excitement for the opportunity at Jackson State. Richards plans to continue the tradition of developing all-conference players and believes that with hard work, the sky's the limit for her team. She received her mentor's blessing and is eager to start this new chapter in her coaching career.
JSU introduces new women's basketball coach
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National Hurricane Preparedness Week
SUMMARY: This week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week, and the Mississippi Department of Transportation is urging residents to start preparing for hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1st. They are providing free evacuation guides and maps to help residents plan ahead. Public information officer Anna Urgot recommends stocking up on essentials like flashlights and batteries to weather a severe storm without being caught in heavy traffic trying to buy supplies last minute. For more information on preparing for hurricane season, residents can visit go.com/hurricanes. It is important to be proactive and ready for any increase in traffic and severe weather during the season.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week
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