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1st woman promoted to major at LCSO to serve as top officer over county jail
SUMMARY: Melissa Lee has made history by becoming the first female Major of Corrections at Lamar County Sheriff’s Office. Starting as a booking sergeant, Lee worked her way up through various roles, including part-time training at the police academy. She drew on her experiences and skills, gained under the mentorship of retired Major Mike Harland, to excel in her new position. Lee leads a 51-member correctional team and is focused on her job rather than her gender. She is part of a growing trend, joining two other female leaders in correctional roles within the Pine Belt region.
First woman promoted to major at LCSO to serve as top officer over county jail.
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Patrick's Thursday PM Forecast 10/24
SUMMARY: South Mississippi experienced warm temperatures, reaching the upper 80s to 90 degrees. As evening approached, temperatures began to cool down, with current readings around 80 degrees in various areas. The forecast indicates a warming trend with afternoon temperatures expected to climb into the mid to upper 80s in the coming days. For Friday night football games, temperatures will remain comfortable, starting in the 70s and dropping to 66 by the end. However, the region has not seen rain in 20 days, leading to a deficit, with no rain expected in the forecast for the next 7 to 10 days.
Patrick’s Thursday PM Forecast 10/24
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City of Hattiesburg teaming with AIDS Services Coalition to combat homelessness
SUMMARY: Hattiesburg is collaborating with the AIDS Services Coalition (ASC) to tackle homelessness, aiming to end it within the city. The Pine Belt, part of the Mississippi Continuum of Care, has the highest homelessness rate, comprising 40% of the state‘s homeless population. The Hattiesburg City Council recently renewed its agreement with ASC, which effectively manages cases to help the unhoused find housing and employment. ASC’s executive director, Kathy Garner, noted the intersection of homelessness and HIV, emphasizing their mission to assist both groups. The city also funds case management and support services, focusing on family homelessness, which prevails in the area.
City of Hattiesburg teaming with AIDS Services Coalition to combat homelessness.
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Major street in Bay Springs being repaved
SUMMARY: In Bay Springs, a cruise will begin repaving Edmund King Road, a vital thoroughfare for the community, costing approximately $280,000. Mayor Donald Brown highlighted its significance, noting it serves as an access route to a community center and connects numerous homes to the main highway. He stated the project was long overdue and expects completion by next Tuesday. Additionally, the city plans to pave several more streets by year-end, emphasizing the commitment to maintaining key infrastructure.
Major street in Bay Springs being repaved.
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