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Hinds County holds Memorial Day service

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1 month ago

May 27, 2024

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-27 18:24:53

SUMMARY: The Hinds County Board of Supervisors held their annual Memorial Day service to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the county's 227,000 residents. Veterans attended, sharing personal reflections on the significance of the day. Vargas, a Vietnam War veteran, emphasized remembering the sacrifices and the devastation of war. Perry, another Vietnam veteran, highlighted the struggles of homeless veterans and urged support from the VA's Homeless Vet Program. Overall, the event was a solemn tribute to fallen soldiers, profoundly impactful for the attending veterans who reflected on their experiences and losses from the Vietnam War.

Hinds County holds Memorial Day service

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-07-01 15:00:00

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Prairie Farms Dairy donates milk to Mississippi Food Pantry

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-07-01 12:50:59

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Lance Evans begins serving as state superintendent of education

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4 hours ago

July 1, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-07-01 12:47:54

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Education and the SBE are introducing Dr. Lance Evans as the new Superintendent of Education. Dr. Evans succeeds Dr. Raymond Morno, who served as interim State Superintendent from July 2023 to June 2024. With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Evans has experience as a teacher, coach, and principal. He expressed that he is honored and humbled to begin his new role.