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Hattiesburg water meter project
SUMMARY: Folks in Hattiesburg will soon have their water meters upgraded to a new system after more than a decade with the current system. Mayor Toby Barker explains that the new meters will help city workers, neighbors, and business owners by cutting down the need for manual reads. The current system, installed in 2009, is causing issues with dials, endpoints, and batteries. City leaders are working on implementing the new system but were delayed due to post-COVID supply chain issues. Anyone in Hattiesburg experiencing issues with their current meters can contact the Water Department or the Mayor’s office to schedule a meter check.
The current system was installed in 2009, allowing workers to drive around the city with a laptop to check the meters.
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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: In a troubling child abuse case, 20-year-old Jarvis Stewart, the biological father, has been charged with felony child abuse and is currently held at the Hinds County Detention Center. Capitol Police received a call on Thursday morning regarding the incident in Jackson, during which they discovered physical signs of abuse on the child. The investigation is ongoing, with Chief B. Lucky stating that cases involving injured children resonate deeply with law enforcement. The child has been reported in critical condition at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and authorities are working to determine the specifics of the abuse.
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SUMMARY: In the DUI trial of Elijah Atkinson, he took the stand in his defense, claiming he was not drunk when he caused a crash that killed news director Marcel Walker 24 years ago. Atkinson, who was 18 at the time, stated he was confused about his surroundings after leaving a bar, though he admitted to briefly looking at his phone while driving. Friends testified that he appeared sober, but evidence indicated otherwise, as he recorded a blood alcohol level of 0.21. Conflicting statements about his alcohol consumption have emerged, raising questions about the reliability of his claims.
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