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$1.5 million invested into historic Farish Street District
SUMMARY: A $1.5 million investment has been made into the historic Farish Street District in Jackson, Mississippi, with a partnership agreement between the Jackson Redevelopment Authority and 2C Mississippi for a green infrastructure project. Christopher Pike, the executive director of JRA, states the project aims to create a community space, offering areas for gatherings, a stage for small concerts, and public areas for reading and family activities. This development will provide a meaningful engagement in the Farish Street District. Pike mentioned additional investments will be announced within the next 12 to 18 months.
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News 11 at 10PM_Weather 7/4/24
SUMMARY: I hope you all had a wonderful Fourth of July. Hurricane Barrel, initially a Category 2 with winds at 110 mph, is now a major hurricane with winds of 115 mph. It's nearing the Yucatan Peninsula, expected to weaken to a tropical storm, then re-strengthen over the Gulf of Mexico, possibly hitting the Texas-Mexico border by the weekend. Texas could face significant rain, wind, and storm surge. Locally, a cold front will arrive, bringing showers and thunderstorms on Friday, with temperatures in the low 90s but heating up to 105 with the heat index. Daily rain chances continue into next week.
Friday brings a better coverage of showers & storms
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Local Miss Hospitality titleholders prepare for state program
SUMMARY: The annual Mississippi's Miss Hospitality competition is celebrating its 75th anniversary, focusing on tourism and economic development. Three ladies, Katie Quinn from Meridian, Michaela McDonald from Lauderdale County, and Laura Kate Robinson from Clark County, are preparing to represent their areas. Contestants vie for a $25,000 scholarship, with additional social media and speech scholarships available. Katie Quinn expressed her excitement about writing her Mississippi speech and community commercial, emphasizing her love for her state and hometown. The competition week starts Monday, culminating in the crowning of the new Miss Hospitality on Saturday, July 13th.
Local Miss Hospitality titleholders prepare for state program
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Today's Weather – Zack Rogers – July 4th, 2024
SUMMARY: Today, expect temperatures to reach the mid-90s with partly cloudy skies later. Morning highs will be in the upper 70s, rising to the 90s by noon. Showers are likely, especially between 3-5 p.m., potentially bringing some cooling. Excessive heat warnings are issued for Nooba, Leak, Scott, and Smith Counties, with a heat advisory for the rest of the region. Heat index values could reach up to 110 degrees. Stay hydrated and take breaks. Rain will persist similar patterns on Thursday and Friday, with Hurricane Barrel moving towards Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, possibly affecting Gulf weather later on. Weekend temperatures will be in the low 90s.
Today's Weather – Zack Rogers – July 4th, 2024
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