Tucker Middle School students win award for anti-human trafficking device
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Georgia middle school students win community award in STEM competition
The students at Tucker Middle School won an additional 15,000 dollars for their efforts to fight against human trafficking. They received the exciting news during a live-stream Tuesday.
TUCKER, Ga. - Students at Tucker Middle School have won another $15,000 prize for their efforts to fight against human trafficking.
The middle school students were named the Community Choice Award Winners in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, which encourages students to solve real-world issues using STEM.
The team learned of their award Tuesday night during a livestream that caught their shocked faces when the results were announced.
Baton Rouge Fire Chief Ed Smith announces retirement
Baton Rouge Fire Chief Ed Smith announces retirement By WAFB Staff | May 14, 2021 at 11:11 AM CDT - Updated May 14 at 12:09 PM
After 19 years of service as Chief of the Baton Rouge Fire Department, Ed Smith has announced his retirement. Chief Smith’s last day of duty will be May 17, according to the mayor’s office.
The following letter is from BRFD Cheif Edwin Smith:
“As I announce my retirement from the Baton Rouge Fire Department first I want to thank God for blessing me with the opportunity to serve as Fire Chief. He has given me the strength to carry out my duties as chief. More importantly he provided his healing power that has allowed me to be alive today to write this thank you letter. To the many doctors, nurses, and staff at the Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute that provided me with the most amazing care during my illness. To my awesome LVAD team who helped me through the most difficult time of my life a
Mayor Cantrell, public safety officials urge residents to prepare for hurricane season Share Updated: 1:36 PM CDT May 14, 2021 WDSU Digital Team Share Updated: 1:36 PM CDT May 14, 2021
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