SUMMARY: In the past nine days, Mississippi schools have reported multiple lockdowns and safety concerns, marking a significant rise since the school year began. The Mississippi Department of Safety has received 94 calls for law enforcement assistance due to threats, up from 66 calls last year. The surge follows a deadly school shooting in Georgia. Officials, including Commissioner Sean Tindell, emphasize the strain on law enforcement resources and highlight the need for school resource officers for student safety. They also urge parents to monitor their children‘s activities, stressing accountability for those involved in threats.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate by half a point, marking its first reduction in over four years. This move aims to bolster the slowing job market, lowering the key rate to approximately 4.8% from a previous high of 5.3%. As inflation has decreased from a peak of 9.1% in mid-2022 to 2.5%, the Fed plans additional cuts in upcoming meetings. Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the importance of supporting employment and stated their commitment to stability over political influences. The decision reflects a shift from combating inflation towards fostering economic growth while addressing rising unemployment concerns.

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SUMMARY: Next Tuesday, four women kidney donors will embark on a 444-mile bike journey along the Natchez Trace Parkway to raise awareness for living organ donation. The event, “4Women 4Kidneys 444Miles 4days,” will start in Nashville and end in Natchez, featuring personal donation stories. Participants include Diane Mills and Anna Cannington from Mississippi, Becky Bussey from Colorado, and Rebekah Thomas from Vermont. They aim to demonstrate that kidney donation enhances life rather than hinders it. With approximately 90,000 people awaiting transplants in the U.S., living donations can significantly reduce wait times, offering a vital means of support for those in need.

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