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Poore addresses plans for Madison County Schools

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2023-12-14 16:57:26

SUMMARY: Ted Poore has been selected to serve as the next superintendent of County Schools after Superintendent Charlotte Seals’ retirement. With 40 years of experience in education, 26 years in Madison County Schools, Poore plans to address teacher shortages, maintain excellence, and enforce safety. The district has an “A” rating and employs literacy and math specialists to work with teachers. Student safety is a top priority, with a security coordinator and at all schools. Poore will begin his new position on July 1, 2024.

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One Week Away: Mississippi prepares for 2024 General Election

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-10-29 16:14:00

SUMMARY: With the 2024 General Election approaching on November 5, Mississippi Secretary of Michael Watson urges to participate by . Emphasizing the importance of voter engagement, Watson acknowledged the numerous inquiries his office has received about the election. He highlighted efforts to increase awareness regarding election dates feedback from clerks about public confusion. Voters are encouraged to check for any precinct changes on the day of voting using resources like YallVote.ms or by contacting local Circuit Clerks. The deadline for in-person absentee voting is November 2, 2024.

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Crystal Springs man sentenced for Jackson carjacking

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-10-29 15:54:00

SUMMARY: Christopher Lawrence Murray, a 31-year-old man from Crystal Springs, was to 110 months in prison on October 29 for carjacking a woman at gunpoint in . In May 2021, he and an accomplice approached the victim in her vehicle, brandished firearms, and demanded her cell phone and car keys before fleeing with her vehicle. Murray was indicted on September 6, 2023, and pleaded guilty to brandishing a firearm in relation to a of violence on July 31, 2024. The case was investigated by the Jackson Department and the of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

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Columbus Recreation applies for grant to improve local park

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www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-10-29 15:26:00

SUMMARY: The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Columbus Light and , and the Columbus Recreation Department have collaborated to enhance Propst Park in Columbus, Mississippi, with a $30,000 grant from TVA. This will energy-efficient lighting and improvements. The initiative aims to increase safety and visibility in the park, encouraging community use. Director Greg Lewis highlights the importance of these upgrades, noting that they will to a more welcoming for families. Renovations are expected to be completed by next spring, ensuring that the park is better equipped for recreational activities and gatherings.

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