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Mississippi celebrates newest national holiday Juneteenth
SUMMARY: Hundreds of visitors took advantage of free admission at the Two Mississippi Museums to celebrate Juneteenth. Among attendees were JPS middle school students, who learned about the history and significance of Juneteenth. Participants, like Bailey APAC student Kailee Partee and Kencrel Watson, expressed their insights on the event and its cultural importance. Museum volunteer Hezekiah Watkins shared his harrowing experience as the youngest Freedom Rider imprisoned at Parchman Prison. Museum Director Michael Morris highlighted staff engagement with visitors on the day’s significance. Despite Juneteenth’s national recognition, it is not a state holiday in Mississippi, a fact criticized by State Senator John Horhn. A bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday failed in the state legislature, but supporters plan to reintroduce it.
Mississippi celebrates newest national holiday Juneteenth
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We’re Open: Blue Magnolia Bread Company and Coffee House in Saltillo
SUMMARY: The Blue Magnolia Bread Company and Coffee House is opening this weekend in Saltillo, aiming to unite the community through reading. Owner Amanda Scott plans to feature a free library with hundreds of books for customers to enjoy alongside their food. Inspired by her personal journey with reading and dyslexia, Scott wants to create a welcoming space for readers, book clubs, and meetings. She is also accepting book donations to enhance the library. The shop will host an open house this Saturday with live music to celebrate its launch.
WTVA visits the Blue Magnolia Bread Company and Coffee House in Saltillo.
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Mississippi AG joins coalition against assault rifle ban
SUMMARY: Mississippi’s attorney general is joining 28 other state attorneys general in an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding Maryland’s ban on various assault rifles, including the AR-15. These firearms have been involved in numerous deadly attacks. A gun owner supports the attorney general’s stance, arguing that banning guns from law-abiding citizens is unconstitutional and undermines the Second Amendment, which protects the right to bear arms. He emphasized that the term AR refers to ArmaLite, the company that produced the rifle in 1954. The attorney general believes the Fourth Circuit Court’s decision undermines individual rights.
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Interview: Nurse Practitioner Paige Sanders explains Parkinson's Disease
SUMMARY: Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre announced his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis while testifying about welfare reform in Congress. Neurology consultant Paige Sanders discussed Parkinson’s, a progressive movement disorder caused by the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, leading to decreased dopamine levels. Symptoms include resting tremors, shuffling gait, stiffness, and difficulties with daily tasks. While head injuries may increase athletes’ risk for Parkinson’s, most cases are idiopathic. There’s no cure, and treatments mainly involve medications and therapies to manage symptoms. Athletes, particularly older males, are at higher risk, but Parkinson’s affects a broad range of individuals.
Anchor Tanya Carter spoke with Paige Sanders of Neurology Consultants of North Mississippi about Parkinson’s Disease.
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