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Mississippi Aquarium visits WJTV 12 News
SUMMARY: Welcome back to 12 News! The Mississippi Aquarium made a surprise stop at the studio, where 12 News' Richard Lake learned about upcoming coastal events and met an ambassador animal—a Gulf Coast box turtle named Ashley. Native to the Gulf Coast, these turtles are often seen crossing streets or near ponds. Safety tips were shared for assisting turtles on the road. Upcoming events at the aquarium include free admission for fathers on Father's Day (with general admission purchase) and a Fourth of July firework celebration with food trucks and beer. The aquarium is also raising $3 million for a new African penguin habitat.
Ashley, a Gulf Coast Box Turtle, and Mississippi Aquarium staff join WJTV 12 News in the studio
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First Alert Weather Focus – July 8, 2024
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Patrick Bigby provides a detailed weather update focusing primarily on the impact of Hurricane Barrel, which made landfall in Texas and has since been downgraded to a tropical storm. The storm has caused significant disruptions, including power outages for 2.7 million people and multiple tornado threats. Barrel is expected to continue moving northwards, causing heavy rain and gusty winds in eastern Texas. The local Pine Belt region will experience increased rain chances and less humidity in the following days. The segment also highlights beautiful sky photographs submitted by viewers and offers a brief explanation of radiational cooling effects.
Monitoring Hurricane Beryl's effects on Pine Belt as it makes landfall in Texas.
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NFL player and Calhoun City native Kemon Hall hosted his 3rd annual summer football camp Saturday
SUMMARY: Hometown hero Keeman Hall, a San Francisco 49ers cornerback and Calhoun City native, brought his NFL wisdom to local kids during his annual camp. Hall emphasized the importance of hard work and readiness, critical lessons for aspiring athletes. This is the third consecutive year Hall has hosted the camp in his hometown. He aims to show kids from small towns like Calhoun City that they can succeed at higher levels. Participants, like 6-year-old Logan Jennings, cherished memorable moments from Hall's coaching. The camp focuses on instilling professional standards and intensity in young athletes, encouraging them to take the game seriously while having fun.
Kemon Hall plays for the 49ers at cornerback and grew up in Calhoun City. He returned to his hometown field Saturday to share his pro football wisdom with kids just like him.
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Wall of Heroes dedicated to organ donors at Forrest General Hospital
SUMMARY: Joel Stevens, Development Coordinator at Forest General Hospital and a certified procurement transplant coordinator at the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA), and Vicky Shoemake, a Family Care Specialist with MORA, joined us to discuss their roles. They highlighted the dedication of a Wall of Heroes, honoring organ donors and their families. Vicky spoke about the emotional challenge of discussing organ donation with grieving families and the importance of offering hope through donation. Joel explained the process of coordinating organ transplants with transplant centers. Their work underscores the significance of honoring donors and supporting their families.
Forrest General Hospital is raising awareness about the need for life-saving organ donations and honoring those who've already made the sacrifice.
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