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Hattiesburg names city's first poet laureate
SUMMARY: Hattiesburg has appointed its first Poet Laureate, Dr. Jennifer Peters, a Southern Miss professor. She began her two-year term in August and aims to enhance the local literary scene through public readings and writing workshops. Peters expressed excitement about defining her role and bringing poetry into the community spotlight. Sponsored by the Hattiesburg Arts Council and the city, her duties include promoting Hattiesburg’s arts and culture. She received a $2,000 stipend for her services and has already participated in her inaugural reading at the Arts Council’s emerging artists exhibit.
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SUMMARY: A forest fire in Rankin County, sparked by a resident’s controlled burn, has been contained but not fully extinguished. The fire, affecting over 300 acres, began around 11 a.m. and prompted evacuations of nearby homes as it spread eastward toward Scott County. Approximately 15 volunteer fire departments responded to the blaze, utilizing various firefighting equipment to contain it. Although no structures were damaged, the situation remained serious, with smoke visible in the area. Residents are urged to stay informed as crews continue their efforts to fully extinguish the fire. Updates will be provided by 12 News.
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Black History Month: Chickasaw County native redefining the cowboy image in Hollywood
SUMMARY: WDVA celebrates Black History Month by highlighting Tim Cook, a Chickasaw County native redefining the cowboy image in Hollywood. A Rodeo Champion and skilled stuntman, Cook recalls his early love for rodeo, which led him to impressive stunts in major films, including “The Harder They Fall.” As he showcases the talents of black cowboys, he emphasizes their significant but often overlooked contributions to the American West, where an estimated one in four cowboys were black in the 1800s. Cook sees his work as a way to honor this history and inspire the next generation of black rodeo performers.
Tim Cook is a former bareback and bull rider from Houston, Mississippi. He talked to WTVA’s Michelle Martin about bringing his life as a cowboy to the big screen.
SUMMARY: A significant software glitch is disrupting Mississippi’s driver license bureaus, with operations expected to resume by the week’s end. The Department of Public Safety revealed that a routine update from a third-party vendor caused the issues, resulting in 2 to 3-hour wait times at various offices. Currently, only limited services, such as gun permits and ID cards, are being offered. Commissioner Tindle addressed accountability and future contracts with the vendor to prevent recurrence. He urged the public to remain patient as staff work diligently to resolve the chaos caused by the tech failure.
Mississippi DMVs could return to normal by the end of the week.
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Rankin County forest fire now contained
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Rankin County forest fire now contained
Court ordered monitor appointed to investigate DoHS after placing children in hotels, a 4-H camp
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