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Hope Haven Children’s Advocacy Center raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month
SUMMARY: In Gulfport, Parker Boyd WLOX news covers the Hancock County Courthouse going blue to represent the beginning of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Hope Haven Children’s Advocacy Center hosted a Pinwheels for Prevention ceremony, with community leaders planting pinwheels to symbolize the importance of providing a safe environment for children. The ceremony was attended by district officials, including the District Attorney’s Office and Bay St. Louis Police Chief Toby Schwartz. The goal is to ensure that no abuse allegations slip through the cracks and to prioritize the health and safety of children in the community. Hope Haven is one of 11 Children’s Advocacy Centers in Mississippi working towards prevention efforts in Hancock County.
Wednesday’s windy weather was made useful for the dozens of pinwheels outside of the Hancock County courthouse.
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Coast EMT's career comes full circle at Pathways 2 Possibilities
SUMMARY: Pathways to Possibilities is a career exploration event for eighth graders in Mississippi, showcasing diverse career opportunities across various fields. Co-founder Karen Sock highlights the community’s support, with over 150 organizations providing hands-on activities. Former attendee Shelby Fitz reflects on her journey, sharing how a family medical emergency shifted her focus from teaching to health sciences. The event, now in its 11th year, has grown from 5,500 attendees to 7,000, encouraging students to explore multiple career paths and recognize the potential impacts of their experiences. Participants are urged to engage fully with the resources presented.
Acadian EMT basic Shelby Fitzhugh encourages students to soak up all they can at the career expo.
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Long Beach approves lease agreement for casino development
SUMMARY: Long Beach leaders have approved an agreement to develop a casino on the former Kmart property, a deal nearly ten years in the making. The Long Beach Board of Aldermen unanimously granted a 40-year lease to Long Beach Harbor Resorts, owned by Jim Parish, who also runs a restaurant at the harbor. Construction must begin within three years and the casino must open within five. Mayor George Bass emphasizes this might be the city’s only chance for a casino, which he believes could boost the local economy and provide funds for the school district, alongside a million dollars for first responder infrastructure.
In the next five years, a casino could be opened in Long Beach.
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Gulfport Public Works inspecting water service lines for lead
SUMMARY: Many homeowners in Gulfport, Mississippi, are receiving letters about potential lead or galvanized pipes in their homes. Gulfport Public Works is inspecting the water lines of about 35,000 customers, primarily in homes built before 1985. While no lead lines have been found so far, 900 galvanized lines have been identified, which must also be replaced due to potential lead absorption. The city is responsible for replacing lines from the meter to the main, while homeowners must replace lines from the meter to their house. Inspections are expected to be completed by mid-2025, as part of a nationwide EPA mandate.
Gulfport homeowners are receiving letters from Gulfport Public Works saying their water lines will be inspected. Noah Noble explains what this means.
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