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Saturday proved to be 'Cleanup Day' down by the river in Hattiesburg
SUMMARY: On Saturday, approximately 50 volunteers participated in a litter cleanup event along the Leaf River in Hattiesburg, organized by Piney Woods Conservation and Leadership Pine Belt. Volunteers, including families like Antoine and Sierra Body, cleared trash from areas including Gordon‘s Creek, Town Square Park, and the Oola McCartney Center. Items collected ranged from water bottles to traffic cones and grocery carts. Emily Gaspy from Leadership Pine Belt mentioned plans to install litter traps in the river to better manage waste. The cleanup aims to improve the city‘s appearance and economic appeal by maintaining clean roads and parking lots, encouraging community participation in the effort.
Saturday proved to be ‘Cleanup Day’ down by the river in Hattiesburg.
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SUMMARY: Well Community Rescue and Adoptions held a successful second annual wine tasting fundraiser, tripling attendance compared to last year. Participants enjoyed wine, food, and live music, while the event aimed to raise $10,000 for animal care. Cara emphasized the importance of organizations like theirs in addressing issues of stray dogs and shelter closures in Jackson. A supporter highlighted the critical need for animal welfare, as caring for animals benefits the community as well. All proceeds from the event will fund the daily care of animals at their shelter, underscoring their commitment to animal rescue and support.
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SUMMARY: Hattiesburg hosted its second annual Community Outreach Safety Festival, focusing on fire prevention and reducing lead exposure in homes. City leaders, police, and firefighters gathered at Ver and Damber Park to promote safety practices, especially as October marks National Fire Prevention Month. The event featured free smoke detectors and fire safety demonstrations, highlighting the increased risk of house fires as temperatures drop and heating systems are used. Additionally, the festival addressed National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, informing residents about federal grants for lead paint removal in homes built before 1978. Vendors also offered voter registration and free blood pressure checks.
Second annual ‘Safety Festival’ held in Hattiesburg Saturday.
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Walk to bring awareness to mental health issues staged Saturday in Hattiesburg
SUMMARY: The Pine Bell chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) held its Ninth Annual NAMI Walks event today at Town Square Park, aiming to raise awareness and funds for advocacy and education. Dozens of participants walked multiple laps around the park, with over a dozen vendors representing community organizations. The chapter aims to raise $15,000 this year, an increase from last year’s goal of $10,000, and has already collected $11,000. Donations are still being accepted, and more information can be found on their website.
Walk to bring awareness to mental health issues staged Saturday in Hattiesburg.
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