Mississippi News
2nd annual Sand Road Market Festival is underway in Steens
SUMMARY: The 2nd annual Sand Road Market Festival in Steens, Mississippi, featured food, drinks, live music, and various vendors. The event included games for both kids and adults. Event Coordinator Christopher Love emphasized the significant contributions from vendors in organizing the festival. Love mentioned that vendors were enthusiastic about participating, which helped in making the community-driven festival successful. He expressed a desire to maintain the festival as an annual tradition to foster community engagement. For continuous updates, follow WCBI News on Facebook and Twitter.
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Mississippi News
Rain showers moving back in
SUMMARY: COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Fireworks for the 4th of July will have great conditions with showers fizzling out. The evening will be warm, with temperatures in the 80s and lows in the middle 70s to lower 80s. By Friday, a cold front will bring showers and storms to NE Mississippi, with heavy rain but limited severe threats. Highs will be in the lower 90s, and lows in the middle 70s. The weekend will be slightly cooler, with highs in the low to middle 90s, and reduced rain chances thanks to a nearby high-pressure system. Rain is expected to return next week.
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Mississippi News
Company defends Hinds County solar farm plans
SUMMARY: Plans for a massive solar farm in Hinds County, Mississippi, face backlash from residents who argue the project was approved too quickly and may harm the environment, local wildlife, and property values. Apex Clean Energy, a Virginia-based company, has secured initial approval from the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, but further approvals are required from state and federal agencies. Resident Allison Lauderdale has filed an appeal seeking a year-long construction delay, citing a lack of state guidelines for large-scale solar projects. Apex's Brian O'Shea defends the project, stating solar energy's widespread, non-polluting benefits.
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Mississippi News
Mississippi CPS in need of more foster parents
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services (CPS) urgently needs more foster parents due to a disparity between the 4,000 children in state custody and only 2,000 licensed foster homes. The challenge is finding families willing to take in siblings, older children, and teens, as well as specialized foster care for children with special needs. The shortage has led to some children being placed in hotels. CPS emphasizes that families have control over the placement decisions and encourages everyone to help, stating that the overturn of Roe v. Wade will likely increase the number of children needing care. Foster parents receive a monthly stipend and Medicaid for medical needs.
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