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Ole Miss nursing students can stay in Jackson
SUMMARY: Nursing students at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) can now complete their four-year programs in Oxford instead of transferring to Jackson. This reinstated option aims to address Mississippi's nursing shortage. The main University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) campus in Jackson remains the primary site for nursing admissions. The inaugural cohort in Oxford has a capacity of 48 students, with plans to expand to 70 next year.
Nursing students at Ole Miss now have more options on where to finish their studies.
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Interview: Miss Mississippi Volunteer pageant gets underway
SUMMARY: The Miss Mississippi Volunteer pageant, part of the Miss Volunteer America program founded by Alison Demarcus, is in its fourth year, emphasizing volunteerism. Forty-seven women from across Mississippi are competing over the July 4th weekend, with the winner to be crowned this weekend. The participants advocate for critical issues and engage with communities, including partnering with the Mississippi Highway Patrol to address teenage driving fatalities. The event significantly benefits Tupelo's local economy, with contestants and their families staying in local hotels and frequenting restaurants. The pageant takes place at Tupelo High School Performing Arts Center, with tickets available online and at the door.
Preliminaries for the Miss Mississippi Volunteer pageant begin July 4.
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Fire damaged popular restaurant in Pontotoc County
SUMMARY: A fire broke out at the Sunnyside Restaurant on Highway 341 in Ponito County around 3:00 AM, according to fire coordinator Adam Patton. The blaze caused significant damage to the popular restaurant, although firefighters were able to extinguish it. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Firefighters in Pontotoc County responded to an early morning fire at a popular restaurant.
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Mississippians celebrate Fourth of July in Jackson area
SUMMARY: On the Fourth of July, people celebrate with fireworks, food, and family traditions, each observing the holiday differently. Marie Meni from 12 News reports live from a reservoir where many enjoy the water. The day is a time for people to reconnect, relax, and celebrate with family and friends, often with barbecues and outdoor activities. It's also a free fishing day, attracting visitors from afar, like one man from Baton Rouge who drove over three hours to fish. Other events include the Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5K, benefiting the Sports Hall of Fame. Law enforcement will maintain a heightened presence through July 7th.
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