SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services (CPS) urgently needs more foster parents due to a disparity between the 4,000 children in state custody and only 2,000 licensed foster homes. The challenge is finding families willing to take in siblings, older children, and teens, as well as specialized foster care for children with special needs. The shortage has led to some children being placed in hotels. CPS emphasizes that families have control over the placement decisions and encourages everyone to help, stating that the overturn of Roe v. Wade will likely increase the number of children needing care. Foster parents receive a monthly stipend and Medicaid for medical needs.

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SUMMARY: The Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Mississippi is hosting TSA PreCheck enrollment from July 15 to 19. The enrollment center, located on the second floor of the Passenger Terminal, will accept appointments from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Enrolling takes about 10 minutes, and applicants must be fingerprinted and undergo a background check. For a $78 fee, travelers can avoid removing shoes, laptops, belts, and jackets at security for five years. Applicants will receive a Known Traveler Number within 30 days. Pre-enrollment is available at tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov.

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SUMMARY: Across north Mississippi and west Alabama, various Fourth of July celebrations include fireworks displays this evening and throughout the weekend. Starkville hosts festivities at Cornerstone Park from 4 p.m., with fireworks at 9 p.m. The West Point Country Club features events from 1 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. Aberdeen High School's family reunion includes music and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Smithville's Sparks in the Park runs from 4 to 8 p.m. Other locations like Pontotoc, Sherman Park, Saltillo City Park, Ballard Park in Tupelo, and Millport, Alabama, also host similar celebrations with fireworks. Visit local Facebook pages for details.

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