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Jackson muralist highlights civil rights leaders
SUMMARY: Rashonda Perryman, a local artist, graphic designer, muralist, and professor in Jackson, is dedicated to showcasing unique stories from her community through her art. She emphasizes the importance of combining her artistic talents with her love for her community in her public art and murals. Her first major work, the Jackson Icons piece, is housed at the Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center, which historically was a notable African American school. The murals feature key civil rights icons like Richard Wright, Hezekiah Watkins, and James Meredith. Perryman’s work highlights triumph and the power of storytelling, particularly resonating with her as a Mississippi native and Black woman.
Mississippi artist highlights Jackson’s civil rights icons through murals
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Good Morning Meridian Tori Alvarado's forecast 9/24/24
SUMMARY: On this Tuesday, Mississippi and Alabama are experiencing warm temperatures reaching the 70s, with highs expected to hit the lower 90s later in the day. However, a change is on the way as showers are forecasted to begin around 5 PM, intensifying by 7 PM and continuing into Wednesday, when cooler temperatures in the low 80s are anticipated. A cold front is associated with these showers. Meanwhile, potential Tropical Cyclone 9 is being monitored in the Caribbean, expected to strengthen into a hurricane, but it won’t impact Mississippi directly. Other tropical systems are also being tracked, although they pose no immediate threat.
Good Morning Meridian Tori Alvarado’s forecast 9/24/24
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Today's First Alert Weather Kid is Brittiany (9/24)
SUMMARY: Today‘s weather drawing, sponsored by McDonald’s, comes from young artist Britney. Her colorful artwork features a sun with clouds, cars on the road, and green grass. Britney’s creativity is celebrated, and we encourage others to submit their drawings on our website under the color of the weather tab for a chance to be featured. Thank you, Britney, for your fantastic contribution! Stay tuned for more weather and news updates coming up after the break.
Today’s First Alert Weather Kid is Brittiany (9/24)
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Four Mississippi schools named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools
SUMMARY: Madison County’s Mansdale Upper Elementary has been honored as a National Blue Ribbon School, joining only 356 schools across the nation recognized this year. The National Blue Ribbon Schools program acknowledges institutions for their academic excellence or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. This prestigious recognition positions Mansdale Upper Elementary among the top schools both in the state and nationwide, highlighting its commitment to educational achievement and equity.
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