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Hattiesburg celebrates Juneteenth

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June 19, 2024

www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-06-19 23:24:57

SUMMARY: On June 10th, The Hub City gathered at Vernon Damer Park for the 41st Juneteenth celebration. The event, ongoing for four decades, featured food, games, live music, and communal harmony, attracting families and friends who enjoyed the festivities together. Organizer Ray Smith emphasized the day's significance, likening it to the African-American 4th of July. The celebration, initially organized by his mother in 1983, has since thrived under his guidance. Attendees donned Juneteenth clothing to honor the occasion. The week-long festivities culminated in a fireworks show, bringing the community together in joy and remembrance.

Hattiesburg celebrates Juneteenth.

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Grind to Glory: TCPS to rely on new crop of seniors

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July 5, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-07-05 10:21:04

SUMMARY: “Grind to Glory,” sponsored by Southern Housing, features the TCPS Eagles in Tupelo. Senior Jake Franklin Ramsay emphasizes the importance of not getting complacent, especially after the significant graduation of over 10 players last season. The new senior class, including quarterback Jeb Brown, is stepping up to fill leadership roles. Brown is committed to holding teammates accountable and pushing the young, new faces to improve. Last season, TCPS finished 8-4, exiting in the second playoff round. This season, the team aims to build on last year's success, starting against East Union Urchins on August 30th. More updates will follow on Monday.

Tupelo Christian Preparatory School (TCPS) is replacing a lot of players from last year's team.

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Shocking Moment: Snake hitched a ride on a Monroe County woman's vehicle

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2 hours ago

July 5, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-07-05 10:20:34

SUMMARY: Good evening, I'm Craig Ford. Emily Leonard has the evening off. Thanks for joining us for WTV 9 News at 6. A woman in Monroe County encountered an unexpected visitor during her morning commute. Jennifer Adams found a large snake hitching a ride on her car on Smithville Road near Hatley. Initially mistaking it for a man on a horse, Adams was horrified to realize it was a snake emerging from under her hood. She believes the snake was trying to reach a bird's nest using her SUV for height leverage. The snake, likely a nonvenomous rat snake, eventually fell off her car. Reporting live, Jake White, WTV 9 News.

A Monroe County woman received a shock on Sunday while driving down the road.

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Friday Fur Babies: Meet Roxy

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July 5, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-07-05 10:17:40

SUMMARY: Welcome to this week's Friday Fur Baby segment! Today, Judy Seabrook from the Mississippi Animal Rescue League introduces Roxy, a 2-year-old Rottweiler. Roxy is sweet, calm, and loves affection, although her previous owners couldn't spend enough time with her. She's on Heart Guard preventative and would benefit from a fenced yard. Roxy is friendly with other dogs and is described as a “tub of love” by the staff. Interested adopters can bring their current pets to ensure compatibility and fill out an adoption application online or in person. The rescue is open Tuesday through Saturday for visits.