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18-wheeler crash likely to slow evening commute
SUMMARY: Thanks for joining us at 5. We begin with breaking news: an 18-wheeler overturned in Pearl on Highway 49 to I-20 West, causing significant traffic delays. 16 WAPT's Kyndall Jones reports live from the scene where traffic is at a complete standstill. According to MDOT, delays will last at least another hour and thirty minutes. The overturned truck was carrying heavy machinery and is leaking fluids. The driver, who was minorly injured, refused treatment. Speed is considered a factor in the crash. Crews are working to clear the highway, and updates will be provided as the story develops.
18-wheeler crash likely to slow evening commute
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Derrick McKey Hosts Charity Golf Tournament
SUMMARY: Former NBA player Derek McKee hosted the first Derek McKee Charity Golf Classic at Lake View Golf Course, adding to his resume of community-focused events. The four-man scramble tournament began at 10:00 a.m., with proceeds benefiting Camp McKee and McKee initiatives. The event featured food, drinks, raffles, trophies, and prizes. McKee was pleased with the community support, likening the atmosphere to a family reunion with old friends and classmates. He hopes the event will draw more attention to the local golf course and encourage future community involvement. Many community members participated, contributing to a successful day.
Derrick McKey Hosts Charity Golf Tournament
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12 people joined the Crisis Intervention Team’s Basic Training
SUMMARY: Eleven law enforcement agents and one mental health provider graduated from the East Mississippi Crisis Intervention Team's 40-hour basic training focused on mental health. The course included lectures on mental health topics, site visits to interact with clients undergoing therapy and medication, and verbal de-escalation techniques reinforced through role-playing. Graduates expressed gratitude for the training, which equips them to assist people in mental health crises effectively. This training is crucial, given that over 20% of adults suffer from mental health issues. The skills learned help officers support individuals without always resorting to taking them into custody.
12 people joined the Crisis Intervention Team's Basic Training
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Middleton Attendance Center historic marker
SUMMARY: On Friday, Lindsay Hall reported the unveiling of a historical marker at Northeast Middle School to commemorate Middleton Attendance Center. Built in 1959, Middleton accommodated black students in Lauderdale County outside the Meridian Separate School District, housing 59 faculty members and around 2,000 students from grades 1-12. It remained operational until 1970, when desegregation led black students to be reassigned to predominantly white schools. The event holds significance for alumni, affirming their school's historical presence. Middleton was later converted into Northeast Lauderdale Elementary School. This marker is a significant addition, celebrating the school's crucial role in local history.
Middleton Attendance Center historic marker
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