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Two new basketball courts finished in Okolona
SUMMARY: This summer, basketball is taking center stage at Pearly L Davis Park in Okalona, where two outdoor basketball courts have been completed as part of the “Do it for Ty” project. This initiative honors Tyronza Parker, a former high school assistant coach who died from cancer in 2021. The upgraded park features newly resurfaced courts with all-weather acrylic surfacing, new acrylic backboards, and Breakaway rims. The project's next phase aims to engage local youth and rally community support to provide positive activities. Organizer Thomas also plans to upgrade the park's baseball and softball fields.
Basketball is taking center stage at a park in Okolona.
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Highlighting History: The role of living historians
SUMMARY: Living historians spoke with WTV 9 News during a reenactment, emphasizing the importance of keeping history alive. They believe events like these ensure that historical events are remembered and honored, especially when they occur on the actual grounds where the events took place. Anderson, who drove 24 hours from Arizona, and Honeycut, who met his wife through reenacting, both shared their passionate connections to history. Anderson highlighted the immersive nature of live reenactments, while Honeycut reflected on his personal ties and how reenacting brought him closer to history, even influencing his family life. They hope future generations will continue this tradition.
Three living historians spoke with WTVA 9 News during the recent reenactment, sharing how reenacting helps them and others better understand history.
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Freedom Trail Marker
SUMMARY: The public enjoyed activities like line dancing, family karaoke, games, and food trucks at an event commemorating three civil rights activists killed decades ago. The Mississippi Humanities Council unveiled a Freedom Trail marker honoring Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman, and James Chaney. These men, killed in 1964 after being released from Neshoba County Jail on suspicion of arson, were found shot near a church where they held meetings. The marker sits across from the old Neshoba County Jail and courthouse where Edgar Ray Killen was convicted. Their sacrifices significantly impacted Mississippi and America, reflecting the state's strong civil rights history.
Freedom Trail Marker
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Dau Mabil's wife says family is waiting on full autopsy report
SUMMARY: Dal Mobile's wife, Carissa Bley, and her family provided an update on the investigation into his tragic death. They are awaiting the full autopsy report after speaking with Capitol Police. Once the report is back, the results will be released and the body will be available for a second autopsy, which Carissa's family plans to pursue independently. Mobile disappeared from his Bell Haven Neighborhood in March, and his body was found in the Pearl River on April 13th. His family and community members will hold a news conference and a prayer vigil on Saturday.
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