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Tupelo Lee Humane Society animal shelter receives award for commitment to lifesaving
SUMMARY: This morning, the Tupelo Le Humane Society is celebrating a significant milestone. The animal shelter received the 2023 No Kill Shelter award from Best Friends Animal Society. This prestigious accolade honors their impressive 90% save rate for the year, highlighting their commitment to animal welfare. To commemorate the achievement, the shelter was awarded a plaque. This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of the shelter staff and volunteers, making it a story worth hearing.
Tupelo Lee Humane Society has been doing good work for years, and now that work is drawing some national attention. The animal shelter received the 2023 No Kill Shelter Award.
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First Alert Weather Focus – 10/04/2024
SUMMARY: Chief Meteorologist Patrick Bigby discusses recent weather patterns in south Mississippi, highlighting ongoing showers and rain accumulation. Current temperatures are around 80°F with a trace of rainfall in some areas. The forecast for tonight, coinciding with local high school football games, predicts cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-70s with a diminishing chance of rain. Bigby also tracks Hurricane Kirk and Tropical Storm Leslie in the Atlantic, both expected to remain out to sea. A cold front is anticipated next week, bringing cooler, drier weather. Community cleanup efforts are ongoing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helen.
The First Alert Weather team takes a long look at the weekend forecast for the Pine Belt in Friday’s edition of Focus
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Downed pole and traffic lights frustrating neighbors
SUMMARY: The intersection at McDowell and Robinson Road Extension has been blocked since Sunday due to a damaged pole, causing safety concerns for local residents. With the pole leaning and lights hanging, community members report multiple accidents and express frustration over the prolonged issue, stating the intersection is too busy for such delays. One resident lamented the lack of timely action, highlighting dangerous conditions as cars divert through local businesses. Although the city‘s Public Works Department acknowledged hiring a contractor, delays in repairs have left residents feeling neglected and in need of better leadership to address ongoing infrastructure problems.
Downed pole and traffic lights frustrating neighbors
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We’re Open: McLean Center for Non-Profits
SUMMARY: “[Music] We’re Open” features the MLAN Center for Nonprofits in Tupelo, a hub for major nonprofits like the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi, Habitat for Humanity, and the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. Located on South Green Street, this facility enables nonprofit leaders to connect, collaborate, and support one another during challenging times. The center aims to assist the community by addressing various needs that may arise, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose among the organizations it houses.
In this week‘s We’re Open on Studio 9, we take you inside the McLean Center for Non-Profits in Tupelo.
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