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'Sound of Hope': MDHS to host free screening of new movie shining light on foster care

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SUMMARY: Kenya Gatlin, Assistant Deputy Commissioner for the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS), discussed an upcoming screening of “The Sound of Hope,” a film promoting foster care and adoption. The screening is for August 3rd at 10:30 a.m. at the Grand Theater in Forest County. Gatlin emphasized the importance of fostering, citing over 4,000 in Mississippi’s foster care system, with 100 in Forest County alone. The film, based on a true story of families adopting children from foster care, aims to inspire communities to fostering. Interested individuals can find more information at www.mdcps.ms.gov.

‘Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot’ is the inspiring true story from Angel Studios that shines a light on the needs of foster …

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Deadly bus crash happens in Pike County

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www.youtube.com – – 2024-09-19 22:56:57


SUMMARY: Two people died in a bus on Highway 98 in Pike County, as reported by the . The incident occurred Thursday evening around 5:30 PM when a bus belonging to Mississippi Coast Community College, traveling , collided with a red Ford Ranger. Investigators confirmed that the two individuals in the Ranger did not survive the crash.

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JXN Water letter to customers explained

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SUMMARY: Jackson customers recently received letters regarding water quality, leading to concerns about content. The utility agency reported that their supply didn’t meet specific parameters set under the Lead Copper Rule. However, they clarified that this doesn’t mean customers are drinking lead. Jackson Water insists they comply with standards and conduct sampling in individual homes. They emphasize transparency, inviting customers to reach out with any questions. Continued notices will be issued if future issues arise, reminding that exposure to lead may occur through certain plumbing .

JXN Water sends letter to customers about drinking water standard violation

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SWAC holds Media Day for women's hoops

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JSU, Alcorn and MVSU women’s basketball teams are gearing up another season. JSU has a new head coach in Margaret Richards who takes over a Tigers program that has been dominant in the SWAC. Alcorn State returns key players to a team that made a to the SWAC Championship and they’re out to prove that last year wasn’t a fluke. MVSU is led by first team all preseason pick Sh’Diamond McKnight as they look to turn heads this year. Grambling was picked to win the league, JSU fourth and Alcorn State 7th in the preseason poll. Alcorn State’s Destiny Brown was picked as the Offensive Player of the Year while her teammate Zy’Nia White as a second team selection.

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