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Vote counting continues in Hinds County
SUMMARY: Robert Graham has been reelected as District One Supervisor with over 60% of the vote. Incumbent David Archie is currently behind challenger Anthony Smith by over 1,800 votes in District Two, making him the only supervisor to lose his seat during this election. District Three is heading towards a runoff as incumbent Credell Calhoun trails Deborah Butler Dixon, with neither candidate winning 50% of the vote. District Four Supervisor Vern Gavin has qualified for the runoff election by just four votes and will face off against Wanda Evers. District Five incumbent Bobby McGowan will compete against either Ashley Lloyd or Malcolm Johnson. The vote count and processing of absentee ballots in Hinds County is still ongoing.
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Young athletes compete in Junior Olympics in Jackson
SUMMARY: The second day of the US Region Six Junior Olympics at Hughes Field in Millsaps showcased various field events. In the 18 and under pole vault, Nick Fallon from Alabama set a personal record by clearing four meters. In the girls' 12 and under pentathlon long jump, Morgan Martinez from Louisiana placed third, while Memphis teammates Allyson Oliver and Coryell Hamilton secured second and first, respectively, with Hamilton jumping 4.39m. In the triathlon high jump, Payton Johnson from New Orleans won by clearing 1.15m, followed by Coy Deming in second. Eight-year-old Jamya Stigall also made a memorable impression. Major track events begin tomorrow.
The US Region 6 Junior Olympics are underway in the Capital City and young athletes from all over the Southeast are competing. The Heptathlon and Decathlon athletes from various age groups 18 under took to Hughes Field and Millsaps College for the second day of competition. The main track and field events get started on Saturday with the finals set for Sunday.
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People head to Mill Creek Marina for long weekend
SUMMARY: Some people returned to work today, while many continue to enjoy a 4-day weekend, with time spent at locations like PCK Lake. Veronica Mahia reports from Tishomingo County's Mill Creek Marina, a popular spot where visitors fuel up boats for their outings. A frequent visitor from Fulton's campground noted the significant influx due to the summer holiday, making it the year's busiest weekend. Businesses around the lake benefit greatly, as seen in the increased food and convenience store sales. More details will be shared in a live report on WTVA 9 News at 6.
A lot of folks continue to enjoy a four-day weekend, and some of that time is being spent on the water at Pickwick Lake.
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