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MDOC showcases new VR training program

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www.youtube.com – – 2024-05-24 19:39:03


SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Corrections has introduced a Mobile Welding Simulator Center to prepare inmates for after incarceration. This center allows inmates to earn a nationally recognized welding certification, leading to high-paying ranging from $20 to $30 per hour. The mobile center will travel across the to various correctional facilities, addressing labor participation needs. Inmate Gross, a certified welding instructor, highlights the training's realism with its advanced haptic and tactical feedback. The initiative aims to 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

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www.youtube.com – | The Pine Belt's Station – 2024-07-08 16:59:28

SUMMARY: Meteorologist Patrick Bigby provides a detailed weather focusing primarily on the impact of Hurricane Barrel, which made landfall in and has since been downgraded to a tropical storm. The storm has caused significant disruptions, power outages for 2.7 million people and multiple 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 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

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 – 2024-07-08 16:51:32


SUMMARY: Hometown Keeman Hall, a San Francisco 49ers cornerback and Calhoun 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 seriously while 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

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www.youtube.com – | The Pine Belt's Local Station – 2024-07-08 16:08:03

SUMMARY: Joel Stevens, Coordinator at Forest General Hospital and a certified procurement transplant coordinator at the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA), and Vicky Shoemake, a 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 of discussing organ donation with grieving families and the importance of offering hope through donation. Joel explained the 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 -saving organ donations and honoring those who've already made the sacrifice.

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