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16-Year-Old Dies in Accident at Mississippi Poultry Plant

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1 year ago

July 19, 2023

A 16-year-old boy is dead after what was identified as an accident at a poultry plant in Mississippi, officials said Tuesday. The teenager, who was from Guatemala, died of injuries sustained while “conducting sanitary operations,” according to a press release from the Mar-Jac Poultry-MS processing plant in Hattiesburg. Lisa Klem, the Forrest County deputy coroner, said that the death was caused by equipment at the plant. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on July 14. A worker on duty at the time told NBC News that they had heard the victim begin “to scream, ‘Help! Help!’” but it was already too late. “I knew he had died.” The boy was identified by local authorities and a family member as middle school student Duvan Tomas Perez. “We’re very sad,” the relative said. “He was generous, smiley and very fun and very responsible at work.” Investigations into the accident remain ongoing. Results of an autopsy are expected to be released Wednesday, according to Klem.

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Minor earthquake recorded in Mississippi on Thanksgiving

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4 hours ago

November 28, 2024

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Minor earthquake recorded in Mississippi on Thanksgiving

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A minor earthquake was recorded in Mississippi early Thanksgiving morning.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the 2.5-magnitude earthquake occurred southeast of Canton near the Ross Barnett Reservoir around 1:48 a.m. on Thursday, November 28.

Officials with the Michigan Technological University said earthquakes below 2.5-magnitude are “generally not felt.” So far, there are no reports of any damage in Madison County.

The last earthquake that occurred in Madison County was a 2.8-magnitude earthquake in 2019.

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Thanksgiving on Mississippi Public Broadcasting Think Radio, set to air on Thursday, November 28th

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12 hours ago

November 28, 2024

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Thanksgiving on Mississippi Public Broadcasting Think Radio, set to air on Thursday, November 28th

MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — For Thanksgiving, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, the Mississippi Public Broadcasting Radio will air a special programming.

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According to officials, “Turkey Confidential” and “Feasting with the Great American Songbook: An Afterglow Thanksgiving Special” will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Francis Lam will be taking calls and help those in need of Thanksgiving cooking tips for the biggest cooking day of the year.

According to officals, “Feasting with the Great American Songbook: An Afterglow Thanksgiving Special” will explore classic jazz and popular songs about food by singers like Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan, and Fats Waller, perfect for listening while sitting at the table.

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Southeast Mississippi Christmas Parades 2024 | WKRG.com

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20 hours ago

November 27, 2024

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Southeast Mississippi Christmas Parades 2024 | WKRG.com

MISSISSIPPI (WKRG) — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the Gulf Coast and that means Santa Claus will be heading to town for multiple parades around the area.

WKRG has compiled a list of Christmas parades coming to Southeast Mississippi.