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SNAP increases – and changes to who qualifies – take effect Oct. 1
SUMMARY: Effective October 1, 2024, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see slight increases in maximum benefits amid ongoing inflation. New allotments will be $292 for one-person households and up to $1,756 for families of eight, with an additional $220 for each extra member. Unlike previous adjustments, this increase is relatively modest due to a lower inflation rate. Additionally, new work requirements will impact able-bodied adults without dependents aged 53 and 54; they must prove employment or training to qualify, similar to younger adults. Exemptions apply to certain groups, including veterans and the homeless.
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SUMMARY: A 17-year-old named Jeremiah Wilson has been arrested and charged with murder following the shooting of 23-year-old Jaylen Larry at the Hazlehurst Softball Complex basketball court on October 23. The incident occurred around 7:00 p.m. during a fight, after which Larry was shot multiple times and later died at the Copiah County Medical Center. Wilson turned himself in to authorities in Brookhaven. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
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SUMMARY: A front is approaching north Mississippi, bringing chances of storms on Tuesday afternoon, with temperatures reaching the 80s to low 90s. Morning showers are expected, but scattered storms may become strong in the afternoon, posing risks of hail and gusty winds. Continued rain is likely into Tuesday night, especially southeast of the Natchez Trace. On Wednesday, temperatures will drop to the upper 70s, with more scattered showers anticipated as an upper low settles in the Mississippi Valley. The week‘s weather will be influenced by Hurricane Helene’s track, which could either increase or decrease local rain chances.
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SUMMARY: The “Cooking for a Cause” competition at East Mississippi Community College provided college students with free meals while showcasing chefs from local institutions. The event aimed to alleviate food insecurity among students by using ingredients commonly found in food pantries. Chefs from Mississippi University for Women, Lion Hills, and EMCC participated, highlighting affordable meal preparation. Students expressed gratitude for the free food, emphasizing the financial challenges of college life and the help it provided amidst their tight budgets. The competition, a first for EMCC, allowed students to enjoy cooking and meals without the stress of cost.
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SNAP increases – and changes to who qualifies – take effect Oct. 1
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