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2024 Independence Day Celebration held at the Rez

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2 days ago

June 29, 2024

www.wjtv.com – Delesha Banks – 2024-06-29 21:24:28

SUMMARY: The 2024 Independence Day Celebration took place at the Reservoir in Rankin County, Mississippi, on June 29. The event featured a dual fireworks show and music at Old Trace Park in Ridgeland and Bobby Cleveland Park at Lakeshore. Throughout the day, attendees enjoyed food vendors, boat rides, and various activities. This marked the 13th year of the celebration. Attendees like Paul Devine and Audriana Mobley expressed their enthusiasm and highlighted the event's positive atmosphere, noting its importance for community bonding amidst negativity. Participants are already looking forward to next year's festivities.

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Mississippians encouraged to practice firework safety during July 4th holiday

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5 hours ago

July 1, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-07-01 19:16:09

SUMMARY: As the Fourth of July nears, Dr. Derek Culnan, a burn specialist at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jackson, stresses the importance of fireworks safety. He observes an increase in serious burns during this period and advises having specific safety roles: a sober designated shooter, a person responsible for safety with water or a hose handy, and someone to keep children clear of fireworks. Sparklers, in particular, can quickly burn children. Taking these precautions can help ensure a safe celebration.

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Columbus native Chuck Box hired by Texas as Director of Program Development

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6 hours ago

July 1, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Jon Sokoloff – 2024-07-01 18:01:09

SUMMARY: Chuck Box, a Columbus native, was appointed as Texas baseball's director of program development. Previously, he held the same position at Texas A&M for three years, following head coach Jim Schlossnagle from College Station to Austin. Box's tenure at Texas A&M saw the Aggies reach the College World Series twice in three seasons, including a recent championship series appearance, where they lost to Tennessee. Before joining the SEC, Box coached Jackson Prep and Hartfield Academy for 16 seasons and served as the head coach at ICC from 1998 to 2002.

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HSFT Stop #1: West Lowndes

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July 1, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Kam Dyer – 2024-07-01 17:37:26

SUMMARY: West Lowndes made it to the quarterfinals despite winning only one district game last year, thanks to their challenging 1A region 4 schedule. Head coach Anthony King noted that although they lost to the state champs Biggersville in the last three years, it helped prepare them for the playoffs. This year, the focus is on becoming state championship contenders, leveraging young talent and strong summer workouts. Senior Kam Evans leads by example, while junior Eli Sanders emphasizes the importance of enduring heat during summer practices. King's primary goal is to secure district wins to gain more home playoff games, starting the season against Aberdeen.

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