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Oak Grove 8th-grader making strides in music world
SUMMARY: An article mentions that the only vaccine currently available in private clinics is the flu vaccine. It then goes on to talk about a 13-year-old boy named Ian Gonzalez and his musical talents with the cello. Ian started playing the violin at a young age and eventually transitioned to the cello. He is now preparing to represent Mississippi in the MTNA Southern Division Junior String Competition. Ian shares that his musical journey began when he was little and received a toy violin, but quickly got bored and wanted to play the real instrument.
Oak Grove 8th-grader making strides in music world
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Tupelo High School cross-country star has fastest time in race
SUMMARY: Tupelo High School’s cross country star Andrew Brown shone at the Satillo Invitational on Saturday, clocking an impressive 15 minutes and 25 seconds. Captured on video by his mother, Candace Brown, this time marks the fastest ever recorded by a Mississippi high school athlete on that course and the second fastest overall. Congratulations to Andrew on this remarkable achievement, and kudos to the entire team for securing first place in the competition.
Andrew Brown had the fastest time as a Mississippi high schooler at the Saltillo Invitational Saturday morning. His time was 15 minutes and 25 seconds. That time is also the second fastest all-time on the Saltillo course.
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Seeking Solutions: Amory event targets an uninvited guest in the community
SUMMARY: An event in Amory aimed to combat addiction and its impact on families and communities, focusing on educating kids about the dangers of drugs. Speakers, including doctors and individuals in recovery, shared personal experiences to dispel the notion that drug use is “cool” or related to peer pressure. The goal was to convey that drugs are not a solution and that the community cares about the youth. Attendees were encouraged with door prizes like gift cards, and discussions included serious topics such as cocaine, meth, and vaping. More details about the event are available on the website.
An event in Amory targeted an uninvited guest that can wreak havoc on families and communities.
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Skilled to Work: What it's like to be a pest technician
SUMMARY: The “Skilled to Work” story highlights the profession of pest control, sponsored by ITA Community College and Thompson Gas. It discusses the nuisance pests create and the expertise required to eliminate them. Paul Wellborne, owner of Lawn and Pest Solutions, emphasizes the role of on-the-job training over formal education in preparing pest technicians for their jobs. Recent technician Thomas Gaines illustrates the daily tasks, like sweeping cobwebs and checking traps, and shares a surprising story about a rat nesting with stolen candles. The profession has evolved to focus more on exclusion methods than just spraying, making it a dynamic field.
WTVA’s Michelle Martin shows us what it’s like to be a pest technician in this week‘s Skilled to Work.
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