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Third annual Cottrell Street festival underway in West Point
SUMMARY: The Cottrell Street Festival in West Point, Mississippi aimed to connect people with the street's vibrant history, which was once a hub for African American businesses in the 60s. The festival organizers wanted to shift the negative perception of the street as drugs and alcohol-infested in the 70s and 80s. They aimed to educate the younger generation about the economic contributions of black businesses in the area. People from outside the state attended the festival, and organizers are already looking for volunteers for next year. The festival was seen as a way to teach school children about their culture and history.
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SUMMARY: A significant plume of Saharan dust is crossing the Atlantic, impacting parts of the U.S. ahead of July 4. Initially affecting Florida, the dust is expected to reach Texas and other Gulf states by Monday. Saharan dust, originating from the Sahara Desert, travels westward via Trade Winds, creating less favorable conditions for tropical cyclones and lowering humidity. While it blocks sunlight and affects air quality, the dust also delivers essential minerals to ecosystems. To mitigate its negative health impacts, people should stay indoors, use masks, and employ HEPA filters. Such dust events often result in striking sunrises and sunsets.
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SUMMARY: Ole Miss track & field NCAA Champions McKenzie Long (women's 200-meter dash) and Raven Saunders (women's shot put) have qualified for the Paris Olympic Games. They secured their spots during the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials on June 29. Long finished third in the 200-meter final with a time of 21.91, becoming the first woman in Ole Miss history to qualify for the Olympics in a running event. Saunders, with a season-best shot put of 19.90m, also secured her place. This is Saunders' third Olympic appearance, having previously competed in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021.
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SUMMARY: Mark Sturdivant, 37, pled guilty to a church burglary in Adams County, Mississippi, receiving a 14-year sentence from the Mississippi Department of Corrections. The burglary occurred on June 7, 2022, at Washington Baptist Church, where Sturdivant and accomplice Kevin Paul Martin stole three televisions. Sturdivant was apprehended at the Red Carpet Inn in Natchez, following a tip, while he was hiding under a bed. The arrest and sentencing were reported by the Natchez Democrat and other sources.
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Pontotoc County 4-H holds beef show
VIDEO: Community wide kickball event promotes healthy adult memories
Biloxi's Grand Slam Jam music fest coming to Keesler Federal Park
Mayors across the state converging for Mississippi Municipal League
Safe Haven Center for Domestic Violence holds 3rd annual Pumps, Brunch & Bourbon fundraiser
Bay St. Louis church hosts Barbecue & Blues Festival
Ocean Springs Fresh Market sees brisk business despite heat
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