SUMMARY: Canopy Children’s Solutions is hosting a holiday toy drive to support children and families affected by abuse or violence, including those with incarcerated parents. Founded in 2018, the drive has successfully served over 8,000 children in Mississippi, providing toys, gift cards, and holiday meals to 753 families. Community involvement is crucial, with two drop-off locations in Pass Christian and Gulfport, and businesses can also participate as drop-off sites. Gifts should be new and unwrapped to allow families to choose and experience the joy of wrapping. Donations are accepted until December 13, with locations and guidelines provided for contributors.

This holiday season, Canopy Children’s Solutions is hosting a Holiday Toy Drive to benefit children and families.

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SUMMARY: Angela Easley, the number one Billboard Blues recording artist and producer, recently won the prestigious Vocalist of the Year award for jazz and blues at the Josie Music Awards in Nashville, where she was accompanied by her mother. Having performed since age eight, Easley feels a deep connection to Mississippi, the birthplace of blues music, and cherishes her journey from performing in local bands to her Grand Ole Opry debut at 13. She also owns an independent label, Class A Records, and hosts two radio shows. Fans can find her on social media and her website, AngelaEasley.com.

Mississippi native Angela Easley joins us to discuss her success and upcoming projects.

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SUMMARY: Blake Brandon highlights St. Patrick’s senior Anna Catherine Triffle, a dual champion in soccer and academics. As a back-to-back state champion with a 4.0 GPA, Anna prioritizes her studies, ensuring homework is completed before soccer practice. Looking ahead, she plans to join the Lady Bulldogs at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and is interested in studying nursing or Kinesiology, influenced by her parents’ medical careers. Anna emphasizes the importance of hard work and teamwork in both athletics and academics, noting that success requires dedicated practice and collaboration with peers.

Scholar Athlete of the Week: Anna Katherine Thriffiley

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