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Lawsuit claims local plant expose Water Valley community to cancer-causing toxins

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10 months ago

June 10, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-06-10 22:21:34

SUMMARY: Former employees of a manufacturing plant in Water Valley are suing Coltech Industries for environmental pollution and health issues due to the company’s improper disposal of the toxic chemical trichloroethylene (TCE). The lawsuit alleges that between 1972 and 1987, Coltech properly disposed of only 10% of the 880,000 gallons of TCE waste, leading to significant contamination of air, groundwater, and drinking water. Plaintiffs report severe long-term health issues, including cancer, and claim the company neglected to inform workers about the dangers. Yalobusha County now has one of the highest cancer rates in the U.S., stressing the need for corporate accountability.

A federal lawsuit against several companies is alleging that Water Valley residents were exposed to cancer-causing toxin from a local plant.

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Election results are trickling in

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10 hours ago

April 1, 2025

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2025-04-01 20:07:26

SUMMARY: Election results are beginning to emerge from municipal primary elections across the region. In Brandon, early results indicate a close race between incumbent Mayor Butch Lee and State Representative Fred Shanks. Voting machines are speeding up the tallying process. In Flowood, the mayoral contest between Kathy Smith and Greg Wilcox requires hand counting, leading to a longer wait for results. Meanwhile, in Jackson, votes are being counted for significant races, including a crowded mayoral election with 12 Democratic and 3 Republican candidates. Updates will continue throughout the night as results come in.

Some election results are coming in.

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EF-2 tornado damages homes in Lamar County

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2 days ago

March 31, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-03-31 17:08:01

SUMMARY: An EF-2 tornado struck Lamar County early in the morning, damaging 20 to 25 homes, with several destroyed in the Pine Bur community near Baxterville. Residents are grappling with the aftermath, as many now face the daunting task of rebuilding their lives without insurance. Emergency Management reported a significant trail of damage across Lamar and Maran counties. While no injuries occurred, residents are urged to stay vigilant during severe weather season. Local neighbors and workers are helping clear debris and assist those in need. Damage assessments are ongoing, and officials advise against sightseeing after dark.

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Interview: New Albany theater performing ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’

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2 days ago

March 31, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2025-03-31 13:05:21

SUMMARY: Jay Shro, the new artistic director at Magnolia Theater, shared details about their transition from showing movies to live theater. Their 2025 season will open with *The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe*, running from April 10th to 13th. The production, based on C.S. Lewis’s story, follows four children in the magical world of Narnia, grappling with good versus evil. Shro emphasized the importance of live theater, offering a unique communal experience. The cast, mostly youth aged 10-13, is eager to bring the story to life. Performances will include evening shows and matinees at the Magnolia Theater in New Albany.