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Laurel leaders consider annexation into Calhoun community

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4 months ago

May 21, 2024

www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-05-21 20:59:46

SUMMARY: The city of Laurel is considering annexing part of the Calhoun community to stimulate economic growth. A recent city council resolution proposes expanding the city limits along Highway 84, encompassing businesses up to Highway 28. Business owner Scott Carmichael opposes the annexation, arguing it targets businesses and would increase taxes without offering significant benefits. Mayor Johnny McGee contends that annexation will provide businesses with improved services like sanitary sewers and garbage pickup, as well as reduced insurance costs. The annexation process, requiring court approval, is expected to take a couple of years. The next city council meeting will discuss the second reading of the proposal.

The City of Laurel is looking to annex one community outside the city limits to add more economic growth.

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Deadly bus crash happens in Pike County

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15 mins ago

September 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-09-19 22:56:57

SUMMARY: Two people died in a bus accident on Highway 98 in Pike County, as reported by the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The incident occurred Thursday evening around 5:30 PM when a bus belonging to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, traveling westbound, collided with a red Ford Ranger. Investigators confirmed that the two individuals in the Ranger did not survive the crash.

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SWAC holds Media Day for women's hoops

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1 hour ago

September 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-09-19 21:59:51

JSU, Alcorn State and MVSU women’s basketball teams are gearing up another season. JSU has a new head coach in Margaret Richards who takes over a Tigers program that has been dominant in the SWAC. Alcorn State returns key players to a team that made a run to the SWAC Championship and they’re out to prove that last year wasn’t a fluke. MVSU is led by first team all preseason pick Sh’Diamond McKnight as they look to turn heads this year. Grambling was picked to win the league, JSU fourth and Alcorn State 7th in the preseason poll. Alcorn State’s Destiny Brown was picked as the Offensive Player of the Year while her teammate Zy’Nia White as a second team selection.

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Meridian Public School District tries to prevent dropouts, encourage attendance

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3 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-09-19 20:17:28

SUMMARY: A public school district is focused on preventing student dropouts by addressing chronic absenteeism, defined as missing two days of school each month. This status increases dropout risk, often due to factors beyond a student’s control, like transportation and living conditions. The district is dedicated to ensuring students are aware of available resources to overcome barriers to attendance. Additionally, the district has introduced career academics to motivate students and prepare them for college, further emphasizing the importance of regular attendance and support for those facing challenges.