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Red Cross teaching how to set up, run emergency shelters

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www.youtube.com – 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local Station – 2024-07-27 00:28:18

SUMMARY: The American Red Cross is conducting a two-day seminar in Hattiesburg to prepare for by teaching disaster shelter operations. About 36 participants, including volunteers and local /county employees, are learning to set up, operate, and dismantle shelters to aid hurricane victims. Sessions include classroom instruction and hands-on simulations, with role-playing exercises for the second day. This collaboration aims to ensure that trained personnel can assist quickly when disasters occur, highlighting the importance of local readiness. The Southeast Mississippi chapter similar training sessions biannually to enhance community during emergencies.

Red Cross teaching how to set up, emergency shelters.

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Hattiesburg woman found dead in vehicle after crashing through fence, into building

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October 27, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local Station – 2024-10-27 01:31:39


SUMMARY: A Hattiesburg woman, identified as 36-year-old Zya Johnson Eckles, is dead after her vehicle crashed into a building on Parkplace Avenue around 10 a.m. this morning. Hattiesburg found her unresponsive in the car, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The Lamar County Coroner has confirmed her identity, and her body has been sent to the Mississippi Lab for examination. The investigation is ongoing, with limited details currently available about the incident.

Hattiesburg woman found dead in vehicle after crashing through fence, into building.

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Annual Halloween parade rolls in Hattiesburg

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October 27, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local Station – 2024-10-27 01:31:39


SUMMARY: The annual Halloween parade on Hardy Street in Hattiesburg candy, music, and costumes, celebrating its 12th year this evening. Toby Barker highlighted its origins in 2012 when a few friends aimed to create a fun . New continue to ensure its , with gratitude expressed towards local businesses, churches, dance groups, and marching bands that contribute their time and talent. This joyful parade is part of the Halloween festivities, and the will also host its first “Trick or Treat on Main Street” event on Monday.

Annual Halloween parade rolls in Hattiesburg.

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Laurel Police Department takes part in 'National Prescription Drug Take Back Day'

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October 27, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local Station – 2024-10-27 01:31:36


SUMMARY: The LA Department participated in National Drug Takeback Day, inviting the community to turn in unused prescription from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The initiative, supported by enforcement agencies nationwide, ensures proper disposal by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Police Chief Tommy Cox highlighted that the department has been involved for over a decade, with younger also participating. The campaign aims to prevent old medications from being misused or improperly disposed of. This year, the LAPD collected over 200 pounds of drugs, reinforcing their commitment to community safety and responsible drug disposal.

Laurel Police Department takes part in ‘National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.’

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