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Freedom Summer event held at Two Mississippi Museums

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4 months ago

July 12, 2024

www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-07-12 08:54:25

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Museum of History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum hosted a history happy hour to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Summer project. This creative educational event brought together teachers and students from various states, including Texas and Minnesota. The event, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities and National History, aimed to educate attendees about the 1964 Freedom Summer campaign, which sought to register African-American voters in Mississippi. Participants engaged in various activities, including visits to the Emmett Till Interpretive Center and the Fannie Lou Hamer Garden, and received teaching resources on civil rights history. The museums will continue to host Freedom Summer events until August 11th.

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November 21, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-11-21 17:08:15

SUMMARY: The Jackson Police Department (JPD) has solved the two latest homicides, making three arrests within 24 hours, with a fourth pending. Police Chief Joseph Wade attributes the 80% solvability rate to a new focused approach that prioritizes witness statements, physical evidence, and technology. He emphasizes accountability for violent crimes, aided by new federal resources after Jackson was designated a public safety partnership city. While crime rates have declined, Wade stresses the importance of community involvement and judicial reform, advocating for stricter bail for violent offenders to bolster crime-fighting efforts.

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6 hours ago

November 21, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-11-21 12:52:49

SUMMARY: Katie reports live from the Kroger on I-55 for their annual Turkey Drive, where festivities include live music and a great atmosphere. The location has donated over 150 turkeys, contributing to almost 400 turkeys and around $11,000 in total donations this year. She encourages participation at this site and others like Byram Spillway and Madison, emphasizing that canned goods are also welcome. Online donations can be made easily at WAPT.com. Katie invites everyone to join in and help make Thanksgiving meals special for those in need.

Turkey Drive 16 is underway.

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Today’s First Alert Weather Kid is Ava (11/21)

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8 hours ago

November 21, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-11-21 11:09:16

SUMMARY: WTOK is kicking off its annual Coats for Kids campaign. Coming up, they will provide details on how to donate to this initiative, aimed at helping children in need.

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