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Marquise Poole Foundation hosting fundraiser, awarding scholarships Saturday at The Elite in Newt…

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May 3, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-05-03 14:29:40

SUMMARY: The Maris Pool Foundation was created in memory of Maris, who passed away last year. The foundation aims to keep his legacy alive through events like the upcoming Dooda Derby. The event will feature games, horseback rides, silent auctions, and scholarships for students in Newton City, Newton County, and Union. To get involved, people can reach out to the foundation through their Facebook page or email. The event will take place at the Elite Venue in Newton, Mississippi on May 4th from 11 am to 4 pm. Tristan Snow, the executive director, spoke about Maris's love for horses and his impact on those around him.

The fundraiser is at The Elite May 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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New program will teach Jacksonians how the water system works

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7 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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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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Annual 'Click-It-Or-Ticket' campaign starts Monday

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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: The Jones County Sheriff's Department will intensify seat belt and child safety enforcement from tomorrow through June 2nd as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign. This initiative aims to reduce fatalities, given that around 50% of vehicle accident deaths nationwide in 2022 involved unbuckled occupants. The department encourages everyone to buckle up to enhance safety on the roads.