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Interview: Folks encouraged to participate in this year's Suicide Awareness Walk in Tupelo
SUMMARY: September is Suicide Prevention Month, and a suicide awareness walk will take place on October 26 at Ballard Park in Tupelo. The event‘s organizer, who lost her father to suicide in 2007, emphasized its importance for healing and spreading hope. Registration starts at 11 AM, with speakers at noon. Attendees can sign up on the day or register online at afsp.org/tupelo. The event aims to raise awareness of suicide, the 14th leading cause of death in Mississippi, particularly for those aged 10 to 24. Volunteers are encouraged to advocate for mental health resources through afsp.org.
Organizers are preparing for their 9th annual Suicide Awareness Walk in Tupelo. You can sign up to participate online or in person.
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Patrick's Wednesday PM Forecast 9/18
SUMMARY: This evening in South Mississippi, temperatures are pleasant, with current readings around 87-90ยฐF under clear skies. Tonight, temperatures will gradually fall into the 70s, with the possibility of patchy fog in the Hattiesburg area tomorrow morning. Expect mostly sunny skies and highs around 90ยฐF tomorrow, with similar weather continuing through the week. Overnight lows will be in the upper 60s, and the forecast shows little chance of rainfall. A potential tropical development with a 20% chance may occur next week, but details remain uncertain. For now, enjoy the warm and sunny weather.
Patrick’s Wednesday PM Forecast 9/18
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Hub City Special Olympics returns to PCS campus
SUMMARY: Kids from the Pine Belt showcased their talents at the annual Hub City Special Olympics held at Presbyterian Christian School. Over 200 volunteers helped organize activities like softball, cornhole, and soccer, creating a memorable experience for participants. This event, returning after three years, was inspired by a local pediatrician’s son and aims to involve the community in supporting athletes with developmental disabilities. Gareth Bonner from PCS emphasizes the importance of service in the community. Moving forward, top performers may advance to district and regional competitions. The next special Olympics will take place at Camp Shelby from November 1st to 3rd, 2024.
Hub City Special Olympics returns to PCS campus.
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Town of Sumrall has several public projects under way at same time
SUMMARY: Improvement projects are advancing in downtown Som, with increased contractor activity noted. Mayor Joel Lofton highlighted ongoing efforts, including a sidewalk improvement project and an important drainage initiative in Ward 4. This project addresses long-standing drainage issues and is funded mainly by ARPA COVID grant funds. Crews have begun staging equipment and work started last week. Additionally, a new sewage project will tackle water infiltration and upgrade about half of the town’s sewer system across several wards. Overall, the town is making significant strides in enhancing infrastructure and addressing critical issues.
Town of Sumrall has several public projects under way at same time.
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