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MDOT hosts 2024 ceremony to honor fallen workers
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) honored highway workers who have been killed on the job during an annual memorial ceremony in Jackson for National Work Zone Awareness Week. Family, friends, and MDOT employees showed support, wearing orange ribbons to signify the importance of safety in work zones. Names of those killed were called out during the ceremony. One family member shared the story of losing a loved one in a work-related accident. MDOT officials emphasized the importance of being mindful and conscious of crews working in work zones to prevent future tragedies.
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Hinds County deputies to conduct 4th of July Holiday Blitz
SUMMARY: The Hinds County Sheriff's Office in Jackson, Miss., will collaborate with Capitol Police for a 4th of July Holiday Blitz from July 3-7, 2024. The initiative aims to enhance safety and encourage responsible celebrations. Sheriff Tyree Jones emphasizes the importance of designated sober drivers, wearing seat belts, and enjoying the holiday responsibly. The operation will feature an increased law enforcement presence and traffic safety checkpoints across Hinds County to ensure public safety during the festivities. For more information on local celebrations, visit WJTV's official website.
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When will Mississippi hold walk-in days for back to school shots in 2024?
SUMMARY:
Several county health departments in Mississippi will host special walk-in clinics for back-to-school immunizations. These clinics will have extra nursing staff to expedite the process, and parents are encouraged to bring their child's immunization records. Mississippi mandates immunizations for first-time school entry and 7th-grade entry, requiring a Certificate of Immunization Compliance (Form 121). The article lists various counties, dates, and locations for the clinics. Form 121 can be obtained from the child's immunization provider or through the MSDH MyIR service. Visit WJTV for more details.
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Two teens injured in Warren County shooting
SUMMARY: Two 17-year-old girls were injured in a shooting in Warren County, Mississippi, on Sunday, June 30. The incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. in the 100 block of Abraham Drive. According to Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace, both victims were transported to Merit Health River Region in Vicksburg by a private vehicle. One girl sustained a graze wound to the head, while the other was shot in the hip. Investigators suspect the shooting resulted from a fight and are currently working to identify the shooter.
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