www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-10-01 22:39:03

SUMMARY: Nearly 100 high school students participated in a unique skill-building opportunity at the Digital Innovation Conference in Tupelo, organized by Tong Bigby Electric Power Association’s fiber teams. They learned to splice fiber cables and competed to demonstrate their skills, with winners receiving scholarships for a fiber technician certification program at Northeast Mississippi Community College. The hands-on experience allowed students to gain practical knowledge in fiber optics, an essential skill in today‘s job market. This marks the second year of the conference, aimed at empowering students with valuable technical skills for their futures.

Local high school students had an opportunity to try their hand at splicing fiber cables to earn scholarships at the annual Digital Innovation conference in Tupelo.

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-10-01 22:26:54

SUMMARY: In a recent election previously held by former councilwoman Angelique Lee, confusion and frustration arose among new candidates unfamiliar with the process. A ballot box arrived at the Hood Building shortly after polls closed at 7 PM, leading to delays as city election employees spent an hour and a half feeding ballots into two counting machines. A surrogate expressed dissatisfaction with the slow counting process, questioning the limited number of machines available. The election commission stated they had to use smaller machines from Hinds County, as larger ones were being prepared for the upcoming November presidential election, resulting in a lack of immediate precinct results.

Six candidates vying for Ward 2 seat on Jackson City Council

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-10-01 21:01:00

SUMMARY: Eight Days of Hope, a nonprofit organization in Georgia, urgently needs volunteers to assist survivors of Hurricane Helen. Starting tomorrow, they will help families by clearing debris, tarping roofs, and providing support. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and no prior training is required; food and accommodations will be provided. For more information on volunteering, visit wtva.com. If you cannot physically assist, you can still help by donating to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Helen recovery efforts by calling 855-345-GIVE or checking wtva.com for details.

Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) said volunteers are needed to help victims of Hurricane Helene.

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