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Mississippi Red Cross volunteers help victims of Hurricane Helene
SUMMARY: The rebuilding efforts in communities affected by Hurricane Helene are anticipated to take months, if not years. Volunteers from the Red Cross Mississippi reported severe devastation in North Carolina, with some towns completely washed away and others buried in mud. The Red Cross is prepared with shelter, meals, and supplies for victims, highlighting a link between strong storms and global warming. They note that increased storm frequency and intensity are expected due to the ongoing climate crisis, emphasizing the need for strategic readiness to respond to disasters nationwide as hurricane season continues.
Mississippi Red Cross volunteers help victims of Hurricane Helene
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Studio 9 Interview: Oxford Police offering women's defense classes
SUMMARY: In North Mississippi, the Oxford Police Department is offering self-defense classes for women to enhance their safety awareness. Lieutenant Joe Bishop and Officer McKenzie Rogers emphasize the importance of understanding one’s surroundings, particularly in a smartphone-distracted world. The self-defense program, called “The Equalizer,” covers various defensive techniques, including defenses against common attack methods identified by FBI statistics. The classes, which are free and last about an hour, are typically held on Tuesdays and do not require advance registration. Participants can learn more through the police department’s social media channels or by contacting them directly.
The Oxford Police Department is offering self defense classes for women.
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Interview: Online auction to benefit Sanctuary Hospice
SUMMARY: Sanctuary Hospice is seeking community support through their online auction to fund compassionate care for patients and families in Northeast Mississippi. Alvin Bennett, the fundraising chair, highlighted the organization’s mission to provide free services to those in their last days, emphasizing the importance of ongoing fundraising. The auction features over 100 items, valued at over $60,000, including a tiny home, getaways, spa experiences, and dining options. Bidding began today and will continue through October 20th, aiming to raise at least $225,000. The auction’s proceeds will directly support Sanctuary Hospice’s vital community services.
An online auction will benefit the Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo.
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Interview: Purple Pinkie Promise project aims to end polio
SUMMARY: The Rotary Club of Tupelo is a civic organization focused on community support and raising funds to eradicate polio. Their initiative, the Purple Pinky Project, started in 2017 by partnering with Dunkin Donuts and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, raising over $7 million for polio eradication. The club encourages both members and the community to order $25 boxes of donuts, which generate $375 each for the Polio Foundation through matching contributions. They aim to collect 120 boxes locally, part of a larger goal of $1.5 million across participating clubs. Orders are due by Friday, and the club seeks to raise 50 more boxes.
The Rotary Club of Tupelo is participating in the Purple Pinkie Promise project.
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