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SUMMARY: Hattiesburg hosted its second annual Community Outreach Safety Festival, focusing on fire prevention and reducing lead exposure in homes. City leaders, police, and firefighters gathered at Ver and Damber Park to promote safety practices, especially as October marks National Fire Prevention Month. The event featured free smoke detectors and fire safety demonstrations, highlighting the increased risk of house fires as temperatures drop and heating systems are used. Additionally, the festival addressed National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, informing residents about federal grants for lead paint removal in homes built before 1978. Vendors also offered voter registration and free blood pressure checks.

Second annual ‘Safety Festival’ held in Hattiesburg Saturday.

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SUMMARY: The Pine Bell chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) held its Ninth Annual NAMI Walks event today at Town Square Park, aiming to raise awareness and funds for advocacy and education. Dozens of participants walked multiple laps around the park, with over a dozen vendors representing community organizations. The chapter aims to raise $15,000 this year, an increase from last year’s goal of $10,000, and has already collected $11,000. Donations are still being accepted, and more information can be found on their website.

Walk to bring awareness to mental health issues staged Saturday in Hattiesburg.

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SUMMARY: Leaf River Energy has donated approximately $5,000 to several emergency response agencies in the Pine Belt, including the Jasper County EMA and Stringer Fire Department. EMA Director Hudson Jenkins highlighted that the funds will enhance their preparations for large-scale emergencies. Improvements will be made to their Command Post and include upgrades to radios and computer equipment to streamline operations during extended responses. The utility company annually contributes to local agencies that respond to their facilities, and this year’s donations also extended to departments in Smith County.

Leaf River provides safety funding.

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