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Jackson residents frustrated by illegal garbage disposal on heavily trafficked street

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Trash is piling up on McCain Avenue in Jackson after people illegally dumped garbage in the middle of the street. Ward 4 councilman Brian Grizzell says he wasn’t aware of the problem until 16 WAPT crews contacted his office. Grizzell says he reported the issue to Jackson’s solid waste department but a quick fix seems … Read more

Malaysia seizes $18 million worth of elephant tusks, tiger bones and other trafficked animal parts

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Authorities discovered around six tonnes of ivory tusks and other animal parts at the western port in Selangor state on Sunday. The animal parts are thought to have been shipped from Africa, Malaysian Customs Director General Zazuli Johan said on Monday. Malaysian customs shared photos showing a pile of tusks and other animal parts including … Read more