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Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states — and around the world
SUMMARY: Dolly Parton, inspired by her father’s struggles with literacy, launched the Imagination Library program over 30 years ago to promote literacy among children. This initiative, which began in Tennessee, now spans 21 states, including Missouri and Kentucky, providing free books to children under five. Parton commemorated her father’s legacy during recent visits to these states, emphasizing the importance of education in underserved communities. Currently, over 3 million books are distributed monthly, totaling more than 240 million since its inception. Parton aims to expand the program nationwide, honoring her father’s memory by fostering literacy and support for children.
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Mississippi program aims to connect jailed people to mental health services
SUMMARY: A new program in Mississippi aims to provide mental health services to individuals facing felony charges while in jail. The Roderick and Solange MacArthur Justice Center at the University of Mississippi School of Law has partnered with the Mississippi Department of Mental Health for a two-year initiative. The program features a hotline attorney who will assist judges, public defenders, and families in navigating mental health needs. Director Cliff Johnson emphasizes the need for better treatment options instead of incarceration. The initiative has already facilitated inpatient care for a woman charged with arson, illustrating its positive potential impact.
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Eli Manning leads group of 1st time nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame
SUMMARY: Eli Manning, the first overall pick in the 2004 NFL draft, had a stellar career with the New York Giants, notably leading them to two Super Bowl victories over the New England Patriots. He is among 13 quarterbacks who have won multiple Super Bowls and is a four-time Pro Bowler, finishing with 57,023 passing yards and 366 touchdowns. On defense, Luke Kuechly and Terrell Suggs were standout players, with Kuechly earning five All-Pro selections in eight years, while Suggs excelled as a pass rusher. Adam Vinatieri, renowned for clutch kicking, is the NFL’s all-time leading scorer and a key player in multiple Super Bowl wins.
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Supreme Court denies appeal for man convicted in the 1992 killing of two college students
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Supreme Court has denied Willie Jerome Manning’s appeal against his 1994 death row conviction for the murders of two college students. Manning’s legal team argues that there is new evidence, including witness recantations and a lack of forensic links to the crime. Despite his attorney’s assertion that the court’s ruling disregards this evidence, the majority opinion stated that Manning has already received ample justice. Dissenting justices argued for a hearing to investigate the recantations. Manning’s lawyers have indicated intentions to pursue further legal options.
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