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Jack Myers House set to open

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5 months ago

June 27, 2024

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-06-27 21:46:07

SUMMARY: Mississippi’s first LGBTQ+ domestic violence shelter, the Jack Myers House, opens officially, catering specifically to this often overlooked community. Mark Patrick, celebrating a decade of sobriety, volunteers there, helping transform lives. The shelter, part of the Mississippi Harm Reduction Coalition, offers a safe haven for those aged 17 and up, providing meals, clothing, employment assistance, and counseling. Staff is trained to address the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Named after Jack Myers, a local icon who supported the LGBTQIA+ community during the AIDS epidemic, the shelter continues his legacy of kindness and support. For assistance or to volunteer, visit their website.

Jack Myers House opening as refuge for LGBTQIA+ community

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17 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-11-22 00:33:27

SUMMARY: Local businesses united to host a benefit concert for long-term recovery efforts following Hurricane Helen in the Carolinas. The collaborative event was presented by Spacey’s Rock and Roll Tattoo, the Aces, the Pretzel Company, and Downtown Meridian, and featured free entertainment from 5 to 9 PM. Community members supported the cause by donating and enjoying food from local vendors. Roy Fiser, a Lieutenant and Corps Officer for the Salvation Army, emphasized the concert’s significance for disaster recovery, particularly for severely affected areas like Asheville and Chimney Rock. All donations will assist the Salvation Army in recovery efforts.

On Thursday, Local businesses hosted a benefit concert to support the long-term recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene in the Carolinas.

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Protest leads one lady to Aliceville prison

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17 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-11-22 00:33:22

SUMMARY: Bevelyn Batty Williams faces 41 months in prison for violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act during a pro-life protest outside Planned Parenthood in Manhattan in June 2020. Convicted in February 2023, she was accused of intimidating and obstructing individuals seeking reproductive health services, including physically blocking access and making threats. Her husband claims her comments were misunderstood as spiritual warfare rather than actual threats. Despite being found not guilty of conspiracy related to different clinics nationwide, her actions led to a harsher sentence, with prosecutors labeling her a “ring leader” in the protests.

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11/21 – FROST potential continues into the weekend

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17 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-11-22 00:33:21

SUMMARY: Today was chilly, requiring a coat early on, with temperatures around 41°F in the Metro area. Expect frost overnight into Saturday morning, especially in Alabama and parts of Mississippi. Winds were gusty but have calmed, leading to clear skies and dropping temperatures. A frost advisory is in effect. As a cold front approaches, highs on Friday may struggle to reach 60°F. Cooler conditions will persist into the weekend, with frost expected Saturday morning. Mild temperatures return next week, with rain chances increasing, particularly around Thanksgiving, including the potential for thunderstorms. Stay tuned for updates.

11/21 – FROST potential continues into the weekend

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