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JPS hosts 'Giddy Up for a Good Book' celebration

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4 days ago

June 27, 2024

www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-06-27 12:16:01

SUMMARY: Jackson Public Schools celebrated the finale of the 2024 Children's Defense Fund Summer Freedom Schools, a specialized four-week camp for select JPS scholars. Originating from the 1964 Mississippi Freedom Summer project, the program emphasizes justice and voting rights for Black citizens. Students read culturally reflective books and get to take them home for free. Topics include cornrows, cityscapes, and historical stories like a grandpa unable to vote due to illiteracy, helping children connect with their heritage. Participants also receive medals and special awards, making the experience both educational and rewarding.

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Hinds County sheriff announces Holiday Blitz

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2 hours ago

July 1, 2024

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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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CCID expansion goes into effect

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2 hours ago

July 1, 2024

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

SUMMARY: The expansion of the Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) in Jackson, effective today, includes changes to 911 call handling and police patrols. The expansion began on July 1, giving state officers more responsibilities in a larger portion of Jackson. Capitol Police now have primary responsibility for calls in the CCID, with the city's dispatch center routing 911 calls to them until the state's own center is operational. Both city and state agencies are establishing Memorandums of Understanding. They aim to maintain a four-minute response time for emergencies. The state is also finalizing its court system for handling CCID-related cases, which Hinds County currently manages. Further expansions and adjustments are anticipated.

Expect to see a larger law enforcement presence throughout Jackson

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2nd arrest made after vehicle shot at on Highway 6 in Tupelo

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2 hours ago

July 1, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-07-01 18:29:46

SUMMARY: Tupelo police have made a second arrest related to a shooting incident involving moving cars on the new Highway 6. The suspect, Theat Sims of Tupelo, is charged with shooting into a motor vehicle. Last Tuesday, someone fired shots from a Dodge Challenger while passing another car near the South Thomas Street exit, hitting a tire.