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River Avenue Bridge delayed again

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7 months ago

April 30, 2024

www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-04-30 01:16:43

SUMMARY: The opening of the New River Avenue Bridge connecting Hattisburg and Pedal has been delayed, causing frustration for local businesses. County engineer Nick Connelly assures residents that they are in the home stretch and working hard to open the bridge soon. However, South Main Street in Pedal will remain closed for another two to three months for additional construction work. Business owners in Pedal are feeling the impact of the road closures and are anxious for normalcy to return. Despite the delays, Connelly reminds drivers to be cautious around construction workers even after the bridge opens. Delaney Dukes reports on the ongoing challenges faced by the community.

Forrest County Engineer Nick Connolly said they’re experiencing some delays, but they’re in the homestretch.

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Salvation Army partners with local businesses to host Hurricane Victims Benefit Concert in Downto…

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18 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-11-22 00:33:27

SUMMARY: Local businesses united to host a benefit concert for long-term recovery efforts following Hurricane Helen in the Carolinas. The collaborative event was presented by Spacey’s Rock and Roll Tattoo, the Aces, the Pretzel Company, and Downtown Meridian, and featured free entertainment from 5 to 9 PM. Community members supported the cause by donating and enjoying food from local vendors. Roy Fiser, a Lieutenant and Corps Officer for the Salvation Army, emphasized the concert’s significance for disaster recovery, particularly for severely affected areas like Asheville and Chimney Rock. All donations will assist the Salvation Army in recovery efforts.

On Thursday, Local businesses hosted a benefit concert to support the long-term recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene in the Carolinas.

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Protest leads one lady to Aliceville prison

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18 hours ago

November 22, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-11-22 00:33:22

SUMMARY: Bevelyn Batty Williams faces 41 months in prison for violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act during a pro-life protest outside Planned Parenthood in Manhattan in June 2020. Convicted in February 2023, she was accused of intimidating and obstructing individuals seeking reproductive health services, including physically blocking access and making threats. Her husband claims her comments were misunderstood as spiritual warfare rather than actual threats. Despite being found not guilty of conspiracy related to different clinics nationwide, her actions led to a harsher sentence, with prosecutors labeling her a “ring leader” in the protests.

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11/21 – FROST potential continues into the weekend

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18 hours ago

November 22, 2024

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-11-22 00:33:21

SUMMARY: Today was chilly, requiring a coat early on, with temperatures around 41°F in the Metro area. Expect frost overnight into Saturday morning, especially in Alabama and parts of Mississippi. Winds were gusty but have calmed, leading to clear skies and dropping temperatures. A frost advisory is in effect. As a cold front approaches, highs on Friday may struggle to reach 60°F. Cooler conditions will persist into the weekend, with frost expected Saturday morning. Mild temperatures return next week, with rain chances increasing, particularly around Thanksgiving, including the potential for thunderstorms. Stay tuned for updates.

11/21 – FROST potential continues into the weekend

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