www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-10-24 00:27:58

SUMMARY: State leaders in Mississippi are considering legislation to limit cell phone use in schools to enhance students’ mental health and academic performance. This discussion will occur in the 2025 legislative session, influenced by recommendations from the Mississippi Senate’s mental health taskforce. Current policies, like those in the Lamar County School District, impose strict limits. Meanwhile, following a recent fatal crash in Hattiesburg, traffic disruptions have eased, but investigations continue. Additionally, Governor Tate Reeves announced new workforce development initiatives, including a $2 million apprenticeship program. The city and county plan to apply for federal grants to replace deteriorating bridges, while William Carey University launches a fundraising campaign for student opportunities.

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-10-23 21:41:50

SUMMARY: Fifteen-year-old Kaylee Gatlin, a junior golfer from Germantown High School, has won the MHSAA Seven State Championship, dominating the tournament at Patrick Farms in Pearl with a score of two over par. Cheered on by her father, she credited her success to having a “Mamba mentality,” emphasizing focus and trust in her training during the nerve-wracking competition. Kaylee is now preparing for the upcoming All-Star Tournament, where the state’s top golfers will compete at Dancing Rabbit in Philadelphia, Mississippi. She expressed gratitude to her parents, particularly her mom and dad, whom she jokingly refers to as her “hydration specialist.”

Germantown sophomore golfer wins big at 7A state golf tournament

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-10-23 21:40:36

SUMMARY: The Brandon Haunted House, a beloved Halloween attraction in the Jackson Metro area for nearly 25 years, was devastated by a fire last August but is currently being rebuilt with hopes to reopen by next October. In the meantime, the Exchange Club of Brandon will celebrate Halloween on Saturday, October 26th, hosting a family-friendly event from 2 to 10 p.m. at their cornfield. Attendees can enjoy a haunted corn maze and trunk or treating, with admission set at $5 for everyone ages five and up. Despite the changes, the spirit of Halloween will continue in Brandon this year.

Halloween haunts still happening in Brandon, despite Dark Zone fire

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