www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-09-26 11:01:32

SUMMARY: Good morning, Pine Bel! Happy fall! This weekend marks the first official days of autumn, and local events abound to celebrate. The historic Mobile Street Renaissance Festival returns for its 19th year in downtown Hattiesburg, offering live entertainment, food contests, and more from Friday evening through Saturday night. The Mississippi Peon Festival runs from September 27-29, featuring competitions and vendor booths at Fulmer’s Farmstead. For those seeking volunteer opportunities, the Pine Belt Blueways Red Bluff Cleanup is on September 28. Join family-friendly activities at the Hattiesburg Zoo’s Hispanic Heritage Day on September 29 and enjoy pickleball for a cause at the Laural Country Club. Enjoy the beautiful weather this fall weekend!

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Karrie and Rex are in the studio with all the details.

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-09-26 09:26:44

SUMMARY: Brandon residents gathered at the public library to advocate for a traffic light at the dangerous intersection of Sunset Drive and Highway 18, where 18-year-old Grayson Huff was recently killed in a motorcycle accident. City leaders, including Mayor Butch Lee and Commissioner Willie Simmons, held a meeting allowing citizens to share their concerns and experiences. Residents highlighted multiple accidents at this intersection over the years and expressed frustration over the lack of safety measures. Mayor Lee noted funding issues due to the intersection being state property, while Simmons promised to review the safety data for potential improvements.

Brandon residents are calling for city and state leaders to install traffic lights at an intersection they said is deadly and dangerous.

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-09-26 09:19:03

SUMMARY: The City of Jackson has submitted a plan to address fire code violations at Jamar Hall, meeting the deadline to avoid the venue’s closure. The plan targets nearly two dozen violations, mold issues, and human waste on the upper balcony. Cleaning of the balcony is scheduled for this week, and the city reports a tentative agreement with a contractor for further remediation efforts.

The Mississippi fire marshal has announced that his office has received a “Plan of Actions” from the city of Jackson to correct issues plaguing Thalia Mara Hall.

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