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Athletes ready for US Junior Olympics event in their hometown

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July 3, 2024

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-07-03 18:59:47

SUMMARY: The USA Track and Field Junior Olympics begins tomorrow in Jackson, with over 1,500 athletes from four southern states participating. Bradley Davis reported from Hughes Field, where local athletes from the Mississippi Track Stars are preparing despite the stifling heat. Coach Alan Senegal emphasized the importance of programs like Mississippi Track Stars, given that local schools often lack summer track programs. Competing in their hometown offers young athletes the chance to qualify for nationals. The four-day event will also include field events at Millsaps College. The top five in each event will advance to nationals later this month.

The Metro area will be well represented this week during the Region 6 USA Track and Field Junior Olympics. Events will be held at Hughes Field and Millsaps College and local athletes are excited to compete in their hometown amongst the best in the Southeast.

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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.

Plan for a hot weekend with showers to dodge

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Petal police continuing investigation into deadly early-morning shooting

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4 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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10pm Headlines 7/5

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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.