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MDOC showcases new VR training program
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Corrections has introduced a Mobile Welding Simulator Training Center to prepare inmates for life after incarceration. This center allows inmates to earn a nationally recognized welding certification, leading to high-paying jobs ranging from $20 to $30 per hour. The mobile center will travel across the state to various correctional facilities, addressing labor participation needs. Inmate Gordon Gross, a certified welding instructor, highlights the training's realism with its advanced haptic and tactical feedback. The initiative aims to provide inmates with sustainable employment opportunities, enhancing their reintegration into society.
The Mississippi Department of Corrections unveils a new virtual reality welding program for inmates
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First Alert Weather Focus – July 8, 2024
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Patrick Bigby provides a detailed weather update focusing primarily on the impact of Hurricane Barrel, which made landfall in Texas and has since been downgraded to a tropical storm. The storm has caused significant disruptions, including power outages for 2.7 million people and multiple tornado threats. Barrel is expected to continue moving northwards, causing heavy rain and gusty winds in eastern Texas. The local Pine Belt region will experience increased rain chances and less humidity in the following days. The segment also highlights beautiful sky photographs submitted by viewers and offers a brief explanation of radiational cooling effects.
Monitoring Hurricane Beryl's effects on Pine Belt as it makes landfall in Texas.
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NFL player and Calhoun City native Kemon Hall hosted his 3rd annual summer football camp Saturday
SUMMARY: Hometown hero Keeman Hall, a San Francisco 49ers cornerback and Calhoun City native, brought his NFL wisdom to local kids during his annual camp. Hall emphasized the importance of hard work and readiness, critical lessons for aspiring athletes. This is the third consecutive year Hall has hosted the camp in his hometown. He aims to show kids from small towns like Calhoun City that they can succeed at higher levels. Participants, like 6-year-old Logan Jennings, cherished memorable moments from Hall's coaching. The camp focuses on instilling professional standards and intensity in young athletes, encouraging them to take the game seriously while having fun.
Kemon Hall plays for the 49ers at cornerback and grew up in Calhoun City. He returned to his hometown field Saturday to share his pro football wisdom with kids just like him.
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Wall of Heroes dedicated to organ donors at Forrest General Hospital
SUMMARY: Joel Stevens, Development Coordinator at Forest General Hospital and a certified procurement transplant coordinator at the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA), and Vicky Shoemake, a Family Care Specialist with MORA, joined us to discuss their roles. They highlighted the dedication of a Wall of Heroes, honoring organ donors and their families. Vicky spoke about the emotional challenge of discussing organ donation with grieving families and the importance of offering hope through donation. Joel explained the process of coordinating organ transplants with transplant centers. Their work underscores the significance of honoring donors and supporting their families.
Forrest General Hospital is raising awareness about the need for life-saving organ donations and honoring those who've already made the sacrifice.
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