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Jim Hill High School choir to perform at international competition in Bahamas

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Jim Hill High School will be representing Mississippi during spring break as a group of hand-picked students travel to compete in an international choir competition in the Bahamas.

A total of 32 students between the ages of 14 to 18 are planning to sing in front of numerous groups of people during the trip, continuing the group’s tradition of showing their musical talent internationally. In prior years, the Jackson-based choir has sung at Carnegie Hall in New York, as well as choir competitions in Orlando, Florida.

Pamela Moody, the school’s choir director, explained that this year, the students will be performing at several locations throughout the trip, which includes stops in Nassau and other areas in the Bahamas.

“We’re taking a cruise, so we’re going to sing on the ship a couple of times there. We’re competing on the ship as well, but also, I wanted this to be an educational trip for the students,” Moody said on Good Things with Rebecca Turner. “This is…

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By: Alyssa Arbuckle
Title: Jim Hill High School choir to perform at international competition in Bahamas
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/jim-hill-high-school-choir-to-perform-at-international-competition-in-bahamas/
Published Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:49:08 +0000

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Attorneys file motion to delay Jackson bribery trial

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November 21, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-21 16:41:00

SUMMARY: In connection with the Jackson bribery scandal, attorneys for federal officials and local leaders filed a motion to postpone the trial to allow time for extensive evidence review, including hours of recordings and thousands of pages of documents. Key figures charged include Hinds County DA Jody Owens, Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, and Councilman Aaron Banks, each facing multiple counts of conspiracy related to bribery and fraud. The scandal involves alleged bribes amounting to over $80,000 related to a downtown development project, facilitated by individuals posing as real estate developers working with the FBI.

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Family of Dexter Wade rallies outside JPD nearly two years after his death

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November 20, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-11-20 14:20:00

SUMMARY: Nearly two years after Dexter Wade’s death, his family continues seeking justice. On November 20, Dexter Wade Day was observed in Jackson, declared by Councilman Kenneth Stokes. Wade, hit by a Jackson police cruiser in March 2023, was later found in a pauper’s grave in Hinds County, and his mother, Bettersten Wade, was unaware of his death until August 2023. She believes his death was covered up. No arrests have been made, and authorities consider it an accident. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade expressed condolences and shared updates on new policies to prevent similar tragedies.

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Man shot while helping with stalled vehicle in Jackson

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November 20, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-20 19:08:00

SUMMARY: A man was shot in Jackson, Mississippi, while attempting to assist a person with a stalled vehicle on State Street at Beasley Road around 4:00 p.m. on November 20. Detective Tommie Brown reported that the victim was working on the vehicle when the suspect approached, questioned him, and then opened fire. The assailant fled the scene in a vehicle. Fortunately, the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. The Jackson Police Department is seeking information about the incident and encourages anyone with details to contact them or Crime Stoppers.

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