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Job-seekers meet employers in job fair

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www.wcbi.com – Charity Johnson – 2024-09-06 10:10:51

SUMMARY: A job fair held at Columbus Place attracted diverse job seekers aiming to improve their chances of employment. Participants, like Johnathan Orr and Anaiya Weatherspoon, prepared with questions and resumes, highlighting the value of personal interactions with potential employers. Weatherspoon expressed her appreciation for meeting employers upfront to gauge their management style. Ashley Wilson from Eat With Us emphasized the challenges of finding dedicated employees, noting that candidates often reveal much about themselves in early interviews. Many attendees had the opportunity for on-the-spot interviews, with WCBI promising updates on future job fairs.

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Judge issues protective order in Jackson bribery case

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February 6, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-02-06 15:27:00

SUMMARY: A federal judge issued a protective order in the Jackson bribery case, restricting the disclosure of sensitive information. The case involves Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, and Councilman Aaron Banks, who face charges of conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud, and money laundering. The defendants allegedly accepted over $200,000 in bribes from FBI-infiltrated developers for favorable votes on a downtown project. Other figures involved include former councilwoman Angelique Lee and Sherik Marve Smith, with several guilty pleas and raids uncovering bribe payments and campaign donations. Trials for the accused are still pending.

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Families visit DC crash site days after the deadliest US air disaster in a generation

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-02-02 12:56:00

SUMMARY: On February 1, 2025, families of the victims from the deadliest U.S. air disaster in nearly 25 years visited the crash site near Reagan National Airport. An American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk collided on January 29, killing all 67 aboard, including figure skaters and hunters. Federal investigators are examining conflicting altitude data from the flight and helicopter, while the NTSB continues to gather information. The crash occurred in busy airspace and raises concerns about air traffic control staffing. Recovery efforts continue, with 42 bodies recovered. The incident remains under investigation, with a preliminary report expected in 30 days.

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All aboard American Airlines jet that collided with Army helicopter feared dead

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www.wjtv.com – Anna Chen – 2025-01-30 05:24:00

SUMMARY: A tragic collision occurred on January 29, 2025, when an American Airlines jet, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport. At least 28 bodies were recovered from the Potomac River, prompting officials to transition from rescue to recovery operations. The incident is poised to be the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years. The flight, involved in a training flight with a military helicopter, experienced a loss of altitude before the collision. Investigations into the cause are underway as the search continues and the airport reopens the following day.

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