SUMMARY: East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) has received over $875,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission to enhance its nursing program at the Scooba campus. The funding will be utilized to purchase new equipment and hire additional nursing instructors, contributing to the growth of the nursing and health sciences program. This grant is part of a wider $68.2 million package allocated for 65 economic revitalization projects across 10 states, including Mississippi. Notably, EMCC is the only project in Mississippi to receive funding through the Appalachian Regional Commission’s partnership for opportunity, workforce, and economic revitalization initiative known as Power.

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SUMMARY: Safe Haven, a Mississippi non-profit organization, offers emergency shelter and crisis intervention for domestic violence victims and their children. With one in four women and one in seven men in the U.S. experiencing intimate partner violence, Safe Haven provides support for up to 30 days, assisting clients with housing, obtaining vital documents, and connecting them to counseling services. Domestic Violence Case Manager Patrice Butts highlights signs of abuse, including physical and mental control, financial manipulation, and isolation. The organization receives several calls daily, emphasizing the critical need for resources and support for those affected by domestic violence.

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SUMMARY: Toyota Mississippi has created a mobile tire-changing station for Shannon High School, initiated by Career Coach Dee Coleman’s request for a teaching tool to impart essential life skills to students. Production control leader Chip Ausbern and his team utilized Toyota’s Kaizen principle to develop this project. The initiative emphasizes teamwork and aims to inspire students to consider careers at Toyota. Additionally, Toyota donated $2,500 to the school. Students recognized the importance of knowing how to change a tire as a vital life skill, with plans for a plant tour next month to further understand Toyota’s practices.

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