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JPS students teach us about dining and dancing
SUMMARY: Dining and dancing segment discussing etiquette lessons taught to gifted students through a grant-funded curriculum. Students learn skills for interacting with others and success in life. Demonstrated proper way to eat a donut, hold a drink, and use a napkin. Over 600 students from second to sixth grade participated in a manners and etiquette event. Students showcased their skills by greeting, assisting, and correcting each other at a formal dinner. Also learned a proper waltz. Opportunity for gifted students to participate in the program next year and possibility of implementing in all classes in the future. Contact gifted office for more information.
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Madison County seeks input on expanding high-speed internet access
SUMMARY: Madison County is seeking resident input to pinpoint areas with limited or no high-speed internet access as part of phase two of its Broadband Initiative. This phase aims to improve broadband internet availability in Northwest Madison. Interested residents can participate by taking a survey available on the specified website.
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The Oxford School District will participate in three different meal programs
SUMMARY: The Oxford School District will partake in three USDA meal programs in the upcoming school year: the School Breakfast Program, the National School Lunch Program, and the After School Care Program. The breakfast program offers free meals to all students, while the lunch program provides low-cost or free lunches daily. The after school program supplies snacks to students in after-school care. These programs ensure that students have access to nutritious meals throughout the day.
The breakfast program will provide reimbursement to operate nonprofit breakfast programs in schools.
It will also provide a low-cost or free lunch to kids each day through the lunch program.
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Proposed ordinance address “aggressive panhandling” in Tupelo
SUMMARY: Panhandling, or soliciting donations in public, has become an issue in Tupelo. While protected by the First Amendment, Tupelo is considering an ordinance to curb aggressive panhandling. The proposed ordinance, discussed in a City Council work session, aims to make aggressive solicitation illegal. Behaviors such as using intimidation, blocking pathways, asking near ATMs and banks, or continuing to beg after refusal could incur misdemeanor charges and fines. The ordinance also targets unsafe panhandling near high-traffic areas to address public safety concerns. The Council will vote on this ordinance, with updates to follow.
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