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Hinds County supervisors want to move election commission to old military processing building

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5 days ago

July 1, 2024

www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-07-01 17:08:58

SUMMARY: The Hinds County Board of Supervisors is debating the future of a former military entrance processing building in downtown Jackson, currently serving as a voting precinct. While some supervisors propose renaming it the Hinds County Administration Building and relocating the Election Commission there, election officials argue that such a move before an election would be logistically challenging. They believe a master plan is essential to avoid misusing funds during renovations. The building is in Bobby McGowan's District Five, and he feels that other supervisors are overstepping by interfering with the district's affairs. Positive feedback has been received, but concerns remain about the timing and planning.

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News 11 at 6PM_Weather 7/5/24

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9 hours ago

July 6, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-07-06 00:26:33

SUMMARY: Happy Friday! We're looking at our current rainfall status for July. June ended dry with a 2-inch deficit, and early July is nearly an inch behind, with only 0.31 inches of rain in Meridian today. Notably, other areas received more. Portions of Noxubee and Clarke Counties are abnormally dry, but recent rain has been beneficial. More rain is expected south of I-20 tonight and over the weekend, with showers likely into Saturday and Sunday. Tropical Storm Barry, likely to strengthen, could bring additional moisture to Mississippi early next week. Overall, expect warm, muggy weather with scattered showers and thunderstorms.

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Rex Thompson's Pine Belt weather forecast

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9 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: Friday evening brought cooler temperatures despite varying rainfall across regions. South Central Regional Medical Center in La reported 1.5 inches of rain, with a current temperature of 76°F. Walt Mass in Columbia had 0.22 inches of rain, and William Care University recorded slightly under 2 inches of rain with temperatures of 77°F and 79°F, respectively. The high was 95°F before rain; average is 91°F, with a record high of 103°F in 1938. Rainfall is above average for the year. Lightning and rain are decreasing, mainly affecting Green and George counties. Tropical Storm Beryl could bring rain to South Mississippi early next week. Scattered showers and storms are expected over the weekend with temperatures in the 70s to 80s.

Rex Thompson's Pine Belt weather forecast.

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Camp Shelby projects underway or scheduled to start in near future

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9 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: Camp Shelby is bustling with both military training and extensive construction projects aimed at improving various facilities. Currently, over $140 million worth of projects are either funded or underway, supported by the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and Mississippi State funding. Key initiatives include expanding the Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site to handle newer military vehicles and consolidating multiple maintenance shops. Additionally, a $30 million investment is being made to upgrade communication infrastructure, $10 million on barracks improvements, and $700,000 for new helicopter landing pads. A $47 million microgrid project is also set to begin, enhancing the post's electric power generation.