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Humane Society of South Mississippi partners with PetSmart for adoption special

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9 months ago

July 22, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-07-22 12:14:53

SUMMARY: The Humane Society of South Mississippi is urgently seeking help as it faces severe overcrowding, housing 378 animals in the shelter and 176 in foster care, exceeding its capacity of 327. They are encouraging adoptions and fostering to alleviate the issue. The shelter has partnered with PetSmart for fee-waived adoptions to facilitate this process, making it easier for potential pet owners to find new companions. Many animals available, especially large breed and older dogs, are good family pets and often already house trained. Community support is essential to help the shelter manage the growing animal population.

Right now, the Humane Society Society of South Mississippi is extremely overcrowded with 378 animals in the shelter, and 176 in foster homes.

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Happening April 19: Pink Heart Funds hosting Ribbon Walk

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11 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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12 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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18 hours 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.