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Public meeting held on parts of New Albany becoming a historic district

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July 2, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-07-02 18:39:56

SUMMARY: New Albany may soon have an expanded designated historical district. Representatives from the Mississippi Archives and History visited to explain the potential impact. The downtown area is already historic, and areas like the William Faulkner birthplace may soon be included. A recent meeting informed city leaders, business owners, and homeowners that the expansion could include North and South neighborhoods feeding into downtown. Community Development Director Jean Stoud highlighted benefits like increased tourism, higher property values, and property protection. The designation is still in the nomination phase and aims to honor and protect the area’s historical significance, not impose restrictions. Concerns and questions were addressed at the meeting.

Parts of New Albany could be designated a historical district.

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2nd annual 'Safety Festival' held in Hattiesburg Saturday

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3 hours ago

October 6, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-10-06 00:39:11

SUMMARY: Hattiesburg hosted its second annual Community Outreach Safety Festival, focusing on fire prevention and reducing lead exposure in homes. City leaders, police, and firefighters gathered at Ver and Damber Park to promote safety practices, especially as October marks National Fire Prevention Month. The event featured free smoke detectors and fire safety demonstrations, highlighting the increased risk of house fires as temperatures drop and heating systems are used. Additionally, the festival addressed National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, informing residents about federal grants for lead paint removal in homes built before 1978. Vendors also offered voter registration and free blood pressure checks.

Second annual ‘Safety Festival’ held in Hattiesburg Saturday.

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Walk to bring awareness to mental health issues staged Saturday in Hattiesburg

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October 6, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-10-06 00:39:11

SUMMARY: The Pine Bell chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) held its Ninth Annual NAMI Walks event today at Town Square Park, aiming to raise awareness and funds for advocacy and education. Dozens of participants walked multiple laps around the park, with over a dozen vendors representing community organizations. The chapter aims to raise $15,000 this year, an increase from last year’s goal of $10,000, and has already collected $11,000. Donations are still being accepted, and more information can be found on their website.

Walk to bring awareness to mental health issues staged Saturday in Hattiesburg.

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Jackson man killed in apartment shooting in Byram; investigation underway

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4 hours ago

October 5, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-10-05 23:35:36

SUMMARY: A man is being charged with armed robbery after recently being on federal probation for another bank robbery. Meanwhile, Byram police are investigating a homicide following a deadly apartment shooting. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at the Reserve of Byram Apartments just before midnight on Friday. Upon arrival, they discovered an unresponsive man inside his apartment who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.