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Pine Belt home-school football team ready to start season

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2 months ago

July 16, 2024

www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-07-16 14:07:36

SUMMARY: Football season is just around the corner, and the Pine Belt Spartans, a new homeschool football team, will take the field for the first time ever. Coach Sam Arnette aims to give homeschool students an opportunity to play football beyond youth leagues. The team, formed by a group of like-minded parents, now has about 20 players from 7th to 12th grade, and will compete in eight-man tackle football. Some players are coming from as far as Mobile and Mono, Mississippi. The Spartans start their inaugural season on August 23rd in Hattiesburg, kicking off their journey in a five-team conference.

The Pine Belt Spartans will kick off its first year in the fall.

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Weekend Preview – Sept. 19, 2024

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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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3 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.