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Ridgeland hosts 2024 Memorial Day ceremony

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5 months ago

May 23, 2024

www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-05-23 16:29:45

SUMMARY: The city of Richland honored service members who sacrificed their lives for freedom with a Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park outside City Hall. The park features benches and plaques for the six branches of service. Joe and Bell performed the national anthem, while Richland High School’s Junior ROTC Color Guard presented the flag. Mississippi’s former adjutant general spoke, urging people to pause from political divisions and material pursuits to renew patriotism. Memorial Day, originally Decoration Day, dates back to the late 1860s to honor Civil War casualties, with one of the first observed in Columbus, Mississippi.

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Blitz 16: Week 6

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16 hours ago

October 5, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-10-05 02:31:52

SUMMARY: In this week‘s Blitz, the Clinton Arrows secured a dominant 42-7 victory over the Terry Bulldogs, aiming to regain momentum after two losses. Meanwhile, the undefeated Lanier Bulldogs triumphed over Richland 46-0. Other notable games included Jackson Academy’s 56-7 win over Madison St. Joseph and MRA defeating East Rankin 44-14. Highlights also featured Tyshun Willis of Velma Jackson, who earned the Blitz 16 Player of the Week award for an impressive performance. The night closed with thrilling top plays, showcasing remarkable touchdowns and defensive feats across various matchups.

All the highlights and big plays from week six of the Blitz.

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New Laurel family health building named in honor of long-time doctor

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18 hours ago

October 5, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-10-05 00:50:36

SUMMARY: A new OBGYN clinic has opened in Laurel, named after Dr. Rashad Ali, who has delivered over 7,000 babies in the Pine Belt during his 30-year career. As CEO of the Family Health Center, Dr. Ali emphasizes the importance of providing quality healthcare to underserved communities. He expressed gratitude to the board of directors for naming the clinic in his honor, stating that his goal remains focused on delivering quality primary healthcare. The clinic is located at 135 South and is now open to patients in a bright new facility.

New Laurel family health building named in honor of long-time doctor.

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Laurel drug bust near school nets three suspects

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18 hours ago

October 5, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-10-05 00:50:36

SUMMARY: In Jones County, Laurel Police arrested three men—Martin Leer, Patrick Oliver, and McKinley Cook—early Thursday morning on drug charges. Leer was taken into custody due to a bench warrant from the Department of Corrections, while Oliver and Cook face charges for the sale and possession of a controlled substance within 1,500 feet of a school.