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VisitHATTIESBURG declares National Travel & Tourism Week in the Hub City
SUMMARY: National Travel and Tourism Week is being celebrated in Hattiesburg, “The Hub City,” focusing on “The Power of Travel.” Visit Hattiesburg is recognizing frontline tourism workers, emphasizing the sector’s growth and impact. Attractions like the Hattiesburg Zoo, public art, and local restaurants contribute to this boom. Marlo Dorsey highlights tourism’s significant role, noting it grew almost 10%, earning $7.5 billion in 2023 and employing over 4,000 locals. To celebrate, Visit Hattiesburg is distributing snacks to tourism workers. Chairman Frank James underscores the importance of tourism in community growth. Local residents have opportunities to win getaways and prizes as part of the celebrations.
From the Hattiesburg Zoo to the Public Art Trail and dozens of local restaurants, VisitHATTIESBURG’s Marlo Dorsey says tourism is booming in the Hub City.
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The Blitz Week 2
SUMMARY: On this week‘s episode of Blitz, Marissa Stubbs and Carlos Garcia recap an exciting lineup of high school football games. The game of the week featured Brandon Bulldogs defeating Madison Central Jaguars 21-7, highlighted by Tyson Robinson’s three touchdowns. Clinton Arrows faced a close match against Northwest Rankin, ultimately losing 35-34, while Murrah defeated Callaway 27-0. Germantown Mavericks triumphed over Canton High 31-6, and Ridgeland Titans beat Florence Eagles 24-3. Canton Academy celebrated a 41-8 win against West Memphis Christian, and Hartfield Academy dominated Cathedral 49-0. The show’s standout player was Madison St. Joe’s Drew Wamble.
Check out all the highlights and scores from Week Two of the Blitz! The Game of the Week was Madison Central vs Brandon with the Brandon Bulldogs coming away with a 21-7 victory.
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Wreckage cleared from Vicksburg train derailment site
SUMMARY: Vicksburg fire officials report that all rail cars from the Thursday derailment at Malberry and Oak streets have been cleared, and rail traffic has resumed. A 50-year-old man sustained serious injuries during the incident and was transported to University Medical Center in Jackson. Investigators are currently looking into the cause of the derailment and are also trying to understand the circumstances surrounding the victim’s presence near the tracks at the time.
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Councilman hosts meeting with JTRAN strikers
SUMMARY: Jackson City Council member Kenneth Stokes is advocating for the bus drivers of MV Transportation and their riders amid a strike. Stokes expressed concern over the strike’s devastating impact on riders who rely on the service, hindering their jobs and access to loved ones. He held a meeting at Cornerstone Baptist Church attended by drivers, riders, and the local union, but MV Transportation did not show up. The union is on strike due to MV’s failure to honor their collective bargaining agreement. Stokes emphasized the poor treatment of drivers and suggested reconsidering the city’s contract with MV if the situation does not improve.
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