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Grant to help Hattiesburg pay for new welcome center

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June 5, 2024

www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-06-05 23:55:43

SUMMARY: A bill signed last month provides nearly $7 million in grants to revitalize downtown areas across Mississippi. The Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program funds various projects, including a new welcome center in Hattiesburg. This century-old building will be renovated with half a million dollars to house Visit Hattiesburg and the Downtown Hattiesburg Association. The new center aims to promote local businesses, tourism, and community pride. Future plans include public art, bike rentals, and potentially a Hattiesburg history museum. Renovations are expected to start in late 2024 or early 2025. Leaders are excited about the positive impact on the city.

Grant to help Hattiesburg pay for new welcome center.

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-07-01 19:04:09

SUMMARY: Tisby attended the ceremony for 13 new EMT graduates in Hinds County, who completed a rigorous three-month course by AMR. Despite challenges since its initiation in 2019, the program has become notably productive. Mayor Richard White, a former volunteer fireman and EMT, attended the event and will welcome three of those graduates as firefighters. Trust, the top graduate, remarked on the importance of teamwork and hard work throughout the program, forming study groups to succeed. The graduates expressed excitement for their future roles, eager to help people during their critical moments and contribute positively to society.

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Hinds County sheriff announces Holiday Blitz

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-07-01 19:03:38

SUMMARY: We are entering a historically busy holiday travel season, and the Hinds County Sheriff's Office is enhancing its patrols from Wednesday through Sunday. Expect to see a higher presence of deputies on the roads around the county. The department will also establish several checkpoints to identify impaired drivers.

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Inflation hits grocery store shoppers

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-07-01 19:01:54

SUMMARY: A survey indicates that prices for holiday staples such as hamburger meat, baked beans, and potato salad are at a record high this year. Shoppers at a Jackson grocery store noted price increases of about 30% from last year. The cost of a typical July 4th meal has risen by 5%, according to the American Farm Bureau, with current costs reaching around $71 for ten people, up from just under $68 last year. Consumers are adapting by prioritizing necessities over wants, and the rising costs are particularly challenging for those on a budget.