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Starkville Strong hosts Homeless Experience to educate community

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1 week ago

June 23, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Kaitlyn Yeatman – 2024-06-23 16:40:11

SUMMARY: Starkville Strong is addressing homelessness by hosting immersive events to educate the community. They created a “Homeless Experience,” simulating the challenges faced by the homeless, including scenarios such as fleeing domestic violence and the difficulty of securing identification and employment. Executive Director Brandi Herrington stresses the importance of these events in rural areas. Intern Annabelle Sharpe highlighted personas used in the simulation to reflect real struggles and a board game called “Housing Hustle” to illustrate the impact of inadequate affordable housing. The goal is to raise awareness and inspire action within the community to tackle homelessness in Starkville.

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Hinds County deputies to conduct 4th of July Holiday Blitz

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July 1, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Malaysia McCoy – 2024-07-01 11:45:11

SUMMARY: The Hinds County Sheriff's Office in Jackson, Miss., will collaborate with Capitol Police for a 4th of July Holiday Blitz from July 3-7, 2024. The initiative aims to enhance safety and encourage responsible celebrations. Sheriff Tyree Jones emphasizes the importance of designated sober drivers, wearing seat belts, and enjoying the holiday responsibly. The operation will feature an increased law enforcement presence and traffic safety checkpoints across Hinds County to ensure public safety during the festivities. For more information on local celebrations, visit WJTV's official website.

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When will Mississippi hold walk-in days for back to school shots in 2024?

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2 hours ago

July 1, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Sethanie Smith – 2024-07-01 11:11:02

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Several county health departments in Mississippi will host special walk-in clinics for back-to-school immunizations. These clinics will have extra nursing staff to expedite the process, and parents are encouraged to bring their child's immunization records. Mississippi mandates immunizations for first-time school entry and 7th-grade entry, requiring a Certificate of Immunization Compliance (Form 121). The article lists various counties, dates, and locations for the clinics. Form 121 can be obtained from the child's immunization provider or through the MSDH MyIR service. Visit WJTV for more details.

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Two teens injured in Warren County shooting

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July 1, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kristopher White – 2024-07-01 10:43:50

SUMMARY: Two 17-year-old girls were injured in a shooting in Warren County, Mississippi, on Sunday, June 30. The incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. in the 100 block of Abraham Drive. According to Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace, both victims were transported to Merit Health River Region in Vicksburg by a private vehicle. One girl sustained a graze wound to the head, while the other was shot in the hip. Investigators suspect the shooting resulted from a fight and are currently working to identify the shooter.

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