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Expert Talk with Lori Buhring – Bianca Janik, Humane Society of South Mississippi

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1 year ago

January 2, 2024

www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2024-01-02 07:56:20

SUMMARY: Bianca Janick, Director of Operations for the Humane Society of South Mississippi, discusses the shelter’s capacity level, which is currently at full capacity due to an influx of animals being surrendered. The shelter is open and mission-based, accepting all animals regardless of breed, age, or medical status. They offer low-cost veterinary services, including wellness services and diagnostic testing, on an income-based sliding scale. Viewers are encouraged to volunteer, donate, foster, or adopt from the shelter to help homeless pets in the community. Overall, the shelter is in need of support to care for and find homes for the animals in their care.

Bianca Janik with the Humane Society of South Mississippi fills Lori in on the state of the shelter and the pet health services they offer.

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Happening April 19: Pink Heart Funds hosting Ribbon Walk

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20 hours ago

April 4, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-04 16:49:57

SUMMARY: Pink Heart Funds will host a Ribbon Walk on April 19 at Point Cadet, aiming to support cancer patients in Mississippi. The event includes a 5K timed run, family activities like an Easter egg hunt, a doggy costume contest, and a butterfly release. Participants can register for $30 for the walk or donate $20 for wristbands. The funds will support local patients with free resources like wigs, prosthetics, and life quality assistance. A virtual option is available. All proceeds go directly to helping those in need, with 100% of funds benefiting cancer patients.

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Senate bill to create domestic violence fatality review board

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22 hours ago

April 4, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-04 06:01:52

SUMMARY: Senate Bill 2886, the Mississippi Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team Law, aims to address deadly domestic violence incidents by creating a review board. The board will examine interactions between victims and various services, such as medical, law enforcement, and victim services, to identify system strengths and weaknesses. The team will recommend policy changes to reduce domestic violence homicides. The bill has bipartisan support and was championed by Senator Bryce Wiggins and Stacy Riley from the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence. Once signed into law, it may take a year for the board to become operational.

Senate bill to create domestic violence fatality review board

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‘The Wall that Heals’ monument honoring Vietnam veterans coming to D’Iberville

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1 day ago

April 4, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-04-04 09:20:15

SUMMARY: A monument honoring Vietnam veterans, dubbed “The Wall That Heals,” will arrive in D’Iberville next week. This initiative aims to provide a healing and welcoming experience for veterans who did not receive a proper homecoming after the Vietnam War. An escort ceremony with approximately 150 motorcycles will take place on Tuesday at 11:00 AM, leading to the Bobby Aut Terrace Sports Complex. The wall will be open 24 hours a day from Wednesday to Sunday, with various ceremonies scheduled, including a welcome home ceremony and an Agent Orange ceremony, culminating with taps played daily at dusk.