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Interview: Non-profit talks about growing need for foster parents in Mississippi

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2 days ago

July 2, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-07-02 18:41:24

SUMMARY: The need for foster parents in Mississippi is rising, with about 4,000 children in state custody, some living in hotels or residential facilities. Londa Glass of Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth, a nonprofit established in 1988, discusses this issue. The organization provides foster-to-adopt services for therapeutic children and needs more foster parents. To become a foster parent, prospective candidates undergo a pre-screening, background checks, PATH training, and a home study. The organization also offers support groups and services to assist foster parents. For more information, contact their Tupelo office at 662-689-1991 or Wanda Jones at 662-231-1969.

With around 4,000 children in state custody, a local non-profit discussed the growing need for foster parents.

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News 11 at 10PM_Weather 7/4/24

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4 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-07-04 23:41:55

SUMMARY: I hope you all had a wonderful Fourth of July. Hurricane Barrel, initially a Category 2 with winds at 110 mph, is now a major hurricane with winds of 115 mph. It's nearing the Yucatan Peninsula, expected to weaken to a tropical storm, then re-strengthen over the Gulf of Mexico, possibly hitting the Texas-Mexico border by the weekend. Texas could face significant rain, wind, and storm surge. Locally, a cold front will arrive, bringing showers and thunderstorms on Friday, with temperatures in the low 90s but heating up to 105 with the heat index. Daily rain chances continue into next week.

Friday brings a better coverage of showers & storms

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Local Miss Hospitality titleholders prepare for state program

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4 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-07-04 23:41:46

SUMMARY: The annual Mississippi's Miss Hospitality competition is celebrating its 75th anniversary, focusing on tourism and economic development. Three ladies, Katie Quinn from Meridian, Michaela McDonald from Lauderdale County, and Laura Kate Robinson from Clark County, are preparing to represent their areas. Contestants vie for a $25,000 scholarship, with additional social media and speech scholarships available. Katie Quinn expressed her excitement about writing her Mississippi speech and community commercial, emphasizing her love for her state and hometown. The competition week starts Monday, culminating in the crowning of the new Miss Hospitality on Saturday, July 13th.

Local Miss Hospitality titleholders prepare for state program

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Today's Weather – Zack Rogers – July 4th, 2024

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4 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTOK-TV – 2024-07-04 23:41:43

SUMMARY: Today, expect temperatures to reach the mid-90s with partly cloudy skies later. Morning highs will be in the upper 70s, rising to the 90s by noon. Showers are likely, especially between 3-5 p.m., potentially bringing some cooling. Excessive heat warnings are issued for Nooba, Leak, Scott, and Smith Counties, with a heat advisory for the rest of the region. Heat index values could reach up to 110 degrees. Stay hydrated and take breaks. Rain will persist similar patterns on Thursday and Friday, with Hurricane Barrel moving towards Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, possibly affecting Gulf weather later on. Weekend temperatures will be in the low 90s.