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USA Track and Field Junior Olympics coming to Jackson
SUMMARY: This summer, in addition to the Paris Olympics, Jackson, USA, will host the Southeast Region Junior Olympics for Track and Field starting Thursday, July 4th. Competitors aged 18 and under from Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi will vie for qualification to the national meet at Texas A&M later this summer. Events will take place at Hughes Field and Millsaps College, bringing significant economic benefits and inspiring local youth. Organizers seek to make this an annual event with state support, promoting track and field in Mississippi. A parade featuring athletes from the four states will be held on Saturday morning.
Junior Olympics coming to Jackson
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Petal Fire Department names new assistant fire chief
SUMMARY: The Pedal Fire Department has appointed Will Lewis as the new assistant fire chief at the recent Board of Alderman meeting. Lewis, who has been with the Pedal Fire Department for years and has 20 years of fire service experience, expressed his excitement and honor for the new role. Fire Chief Maran Sim praised Lewis for successfully completing a rigorous selection process. Additionally, two new recruits were sworn in and will begin next week. Sim mentioned that while the department currently has no vacancies, opportunities might arise in the future. Applications can be submitted at Pedal City Hall from Monday to Friday.
Fire chief Marion Sims said Will Lewis proved himself after the department spent weeks looking for the right person.
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Jones County man charged with 2nd-degree murder
SUMMARY: A suspect, Dwayne Clark of Laurel, has been charged with second-degree murder following a shooting in Jones County's Powers Community that resulted in the death of Charles Anderson. The Jones County Sheriff's Department responded to a disturbance and shots fired call, after which Anderson was taken to a local hospital where he later died. In his initial court appearance, Clark's bond was set at $250,000. An ongoing investigation is underway, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
Jones County man charged with 2nd-degree murder.
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Zack Rogers Main Weather 7/3
SUMMARY: Temperatures are rising into the lower 80s, with partly cloudy skies and occasional showers this morning, especially around the Forest and Carthage areas. Rain is weakening but expected to increase later today, with temperatures potentially reaching triple digits. Heat advisories are in effect for several counties; stay hydrated and take breaks. Showers could bring heavy rain by noon, persisting through the afternoon and into Thursday and Friday. Hurricane Barrel is a significant Category 4 storm approaching Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. An invest 96L system has a low development chance. Clearing skies are expected for Fourth of July fireworks, with mid-90s temperatures and scattered showers continuing into the weekend. Traffic remains smooth.
Zack Rogers Main Weather 7/3
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