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Interview: MHP’s Sgt. Bryan McGee talks Fourth of July travel safety

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5 days ago

July 1, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-07-01 15:00:00

SUMMARY: The 4th of July holiday is in full swing, with many people already traveling despite the holiday being on Thursday. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is also actively patrolling to ensure safety. Staff Sergeant Brian McGee from Troop F emphasized the importance of public safety, urging travelers to wear seat belts, avoid drinking and driving, and stay aware of their surroundings. This year, the focus is on achieving zero fatalities, with extra units patrolling. Additionally, a job fair will be held on July 13th from 10 to 12 at their New Albany substation. More information and applications are available online at dps.gov.

Travel for the Fourth of July holiday has begun. MHP's Sgt. Bryan McGee talked about roadway safety.

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10pm Headlines 7/5

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3 hours ago

July 6, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-07-06 00:14:36

SUMMARY: Tonight's WD7 News at 10:00 covers several local and regional updates. Showers are ending, bringing partly cloudy and humid conditions overnight in the Pine Belt, while Tropical Storm Barrel is expected to intensify by Sunday. The community mourns teen Kimti Alry, who died in a car accident, with a candlelight vigil. A house fire in Lamar County, likely caused by lightning, was contained with no injuries. Mississippi's 2024 Sales Tax Holiday begins next Friday, helping families with school supplies. Extensive construction and training projects are underway at Camp Shelby. The Rankin County NAACP is nationally recognized for exposing police abuse.

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Petal police continuing investigation into deadly early-morning shooting

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3 hours ago

July 6, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt's Local News Station – 2024-07-06 00:14:36

SUMMARY: An investigation is underway in Pedal following an early morning shooting that left 27-year-old Bernell Gold dead. Around 3:15 a.m., a woman reported to Pedal Police that her ex-boyfriend was banging on her door. After he forced his way inside, another man in the home shot him. Gold later died at the hospital. The Forest County Coroner identified the deceased, and no arrests have been made yet. The investigation continues.

Petal police continuing investigation into deadly early-morning shooting.

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Reconciliation Week begins Sunday, July 7

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3 hours ago

July 6, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-07-06 00:13:47

SUMMARY: Reconciliation Week, initiated by the Miller family after Reverend Charlie J. Miller lost his life in the deadly Lockheed Martin mass shooting in Meridian, encourages community unity and healing. Stacy Miller, Reverend Miller's daughter, has led this event for 17 years. This year, pastors and ministers across East Mississippi are invited to join in prayer and sermons promoting reconciliation. The committee urges local pastors to unite under this cause, emphasizing collective prayer to heal communities. More information and event sign-ups for Reconciliation Week can be found on their website, thewt.com.