Mississippi News Video

Interview: Eight Days of Hope deploys to Texas

Published

2 months ago

July 8, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-07-08 22:23:40

SUMMARY: Matt Schel, from the nonprofit Eight Days of Hope, discussed their mission to Houston to aid those affected by disasters. They have launched a Mass Feeding Ministry to provide hot meals to devastated communities, partnering with The Woodlands Methodist Church to distribute food. A team of ten will initially leave at 6:00 a.m., with more volunteers joining as housing is arranged. Their commitment varies, with up to eight days for mass feeding, two weeks for rapid response, and additional time for rebuilding efforts. The organization values prayers, donations, and volunteers, having mobilized over 55,000 volunteers in 18 years.

Eight Days of Hope’s Matt Schlagel talks about their upcoming deployment to Texas after the hurricane.

Source

Post Views: 119

Related Topics:Featured having leave Mississippi News News provide Texas Tupelo Video Videos WTVA9

Up Next

Community Vacation Bible School Offered July 15-19 at Velma Young Center in Meridian

Don't Miss

Community reacts to woman’s homicide in Macon

Mississippi News Video

Weekend Preview – Sept. 19, 2024

Published

45 mins ago

September 19, 2024

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-09-19 11:03:24

SUMMARY: This weekend marks the return of two beloved events in the Pine Belt: “Live at 5″ in Hattiesburg, featuring live music and family-friendly activities, and “Wind Down Downtown” in Laurel, a wine tasting and shopping event. Hattiesburg will also host a Hispanic Festival, offering free health screenings and entertainment, while Mississippi Songwriters Festival kicks off in Ocean Springs. Additionally, an Art Talk at the Lauren Rogers Museum and a Hummingbird Festival in Moss Point will showcase local talent. The weather is expected to remain hot and muggy, with no rain forecasted through the weekend.

Source

Post Views: 10

Mississippi News Video

Tupelo's Braylen Williams ruled ineligible to compete in the 2024-2025 academic year

Published

3 hours ago

September 19, 2024

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-09-19 09:14:15

SUMMARY: Brillan Williams, a football player from Tupelo High School, has been ruled ineligible by the MHSAA for the 2024-2025 school year after transferring from Nettleton High School. The MHSAA determined that Williams’ move was not a bona fide transfer, stating it was purely for athletic reasons and occurred outside the transfer window. Tupelo High made a case for his eligibility since summer, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Williams had previously played as a quarterback at Nettleton High for two years.

Tupelo football player Braylen Williams was ruled ineligible to compete in all athletics in the 2024-2025 academic year.

Source

Post Views: 6

Mississippi News Video

MUW partners with hospital for new nursing program

Published

3 hours ago

September 19, 2024

Staff Editor

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-09-19 09:08:18

SUMMARY: The Mississippi University for Women (MUW) has launched a new initiative to address the nursing shortage by partnering with Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle. This program allows Registered Nursing students to work alongside professionals, becoming student nurse residents. Associate nursing students at MUW will earn clinical credit while receiving training under the mentorship of a clinical coach. Two students from the existing nurse extern program will be selected for this new opportunity, enhancing their practical experience and preparing them for future nursing roles.