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Baldwyn's Bike Day held to support the town
SUMMARY: Baldwin hosted a unique Bike Day, inviting bikers to showcase their bikes and enjoy food, along with events like a cornhole tournament and biker sound system displays. The event aimed to support the Boys and Girls Club and Baldwin Main Street Chamber. The idea emerged as a fresh alternative to frequent car shows, responding to community interest in featuring bikes. Encouraging local support, the event highlighted the importance of shopping locally to sustain small towns. Organizers are already planning to improve and continue the event next year, celebrating the community and local businesses.
Bikers brought their rides to Baldwyn to support both the kids and the town!
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Representative helps his district understand new laws in Byram
SUMMARY: Representative Fabien Nelson of District 66 hosted an event at Gentleman Image Barber Shop in Byram to inform constituents about over 400 new laws that took effect and recap the previous legislative session. Nelson, the first openly gay member of the Mississippi House, emphasized ongoing efforts for diversity and equality, including combating the state's anti-LGBTQ+ law, the Safer Act. Nelson highlighted significant new laws on squatter vehicles and increased penalties for shoplifting and car theft. For the next session, he aims to focus on Medicaid expansion, securing more federal funds, and establishing a new fire station in District 66.
Rep. Fabian Nelson holds meeting with constituents to talk about new laws
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AMR welcomes new EMTs
SUMMARY: Tisby attended the ceremony for 13 new EMT graduates in Hinds County, who completed a rigorous three-month course by AMR. Despite challenges since its initiation in 2019, the program has become notably productive. Mayor Richard White, a former volunteer fireman and EMT, attended the event and will welcome three of those graduates as firefighters. Trust, the top graduate, remarked on the importance of teamwork and hard work throughout the program, forming study groups to succeed. The graduates expressed excitement for their future roles, eager to help people during their critical moments and contribute positively to society.
AMR welcomes new EMTs
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USA Track and Field Junior Olympics coming to Jackson
SUMMARY: This summer, in addition to the Paris Olympics, Jackson, USA, will host the Southeast Region Junior Olympics for Track and Field starting Thursday, July 4th. Competitors aged 18 and under from Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi will vie for qualification to the national meet at Texas A&M later this summer. Events will take place at Hughes Field and Millsaps College, bringing significant economic benefits and inspiring local youth. Organizers seek to make this an annual event with state support, promoting track and field in Mississippi. A parade featuring athletes from the four states will be held on Saturday morning.
Junior Olympics coming to Jackson
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