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Interview: Minority Pul Alliance hosting entrepreneurship fair on July 13 in Tupelo

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2 months ago

July 11, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-07-11 13:30:53

SUMMARY: The Minority Pool Alliance is hosting its annual entrepreneurial fair this weekend to promote minority businesses and bridge the gap between small businesses and corporations. Established 16 years ago, the Alliance has over 140 members, including 12 corporate members. The fair will take place on Saturday from 2 PM to 8 PM in Mississippi and will feature food trucks, small business vendors, free face painting, and slides for children. The event aims to introduce the community to local small businesses, providing promotional materials and information on becoming an entrepreneur. The Alliance encourages community support for small businesses.

The free event is open to the public and is from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fairpark in downtown Tupelo.

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Weekend Preview – Sept. 19, 2024

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33 mins ago

September 19, 2024

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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.

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MUW partners with hospital for new nursing program

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2 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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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.

The Mississippi University for Women is partnering with the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle for a new nursing program.

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Escapee captured, ending manhunt

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4 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-09-19 07:21:24

SUMMARY: The manhunt for 26-year-old Jaccory Carr, an escapee from the Wilkinson County Jail, has officially ended with his capture, announced on social media. Carr, a pre-trial detainee facing charges of murder and aggravated assault, escaped around 7:30 PM last night. Authorities have reached out to Capitol Police for more information but have not yet received a response.