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St. Patrick’s Linda Mustered signs with Mississippi Gulf Coast soccer
SUMMARY: Linda Mustard, a member of the St. Patrick Fighting Irish, has signed on to join Mississippi Gulf Coast to continue her academic and athletic career. She has won back-to-back state championships with the Lady Irish and is excited to continue her winning ways with the Lady Bulldogs. Mustard is looking forward to playing on the field and believes that soccer helps her escape from her worries and focus on the game. She sees the opportunity to play for another two years as a blessing and is eager to join the talented team at Mississippi Gulf Coast in the fall.

Mustered is coming off of back to back state championships with the Lady Irish and says she’s ready to continue those winning ways in Perk with the Bulldogs.
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Parkinson’s Awareness Month with The Parkinson’s Foundation
SUMMARY: April marks Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and the Parkinson’s Foundation is raising awareness about the disease. Parkinson’s affects around 10 million people in the U.S., with someone diagnosed every six minutes. Early signs include loss of smell, constipation, and more, often unnoticed until several symptoms appear. Events on the Mississippi Gulf Coast include special Parkinson’s awareness cookies at Edgewater Mall, support groups, and proclamations. On April 24th, Canes is holding a giveback day for the foundation. The Parkinson’s Foundation offers resources, support groups, and education, with a focus on ensuring timely medication and movement for patients in hospitals.

This week marks the beginning of Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
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Happening April 19: Pink Heart Funds hosting Ribbon Walk
SUMMARY: Pink Heart Funds will host a Ribbon Walk on April 19 at Point Cadet, aiming to support cancer patients in Mississippi. The event includes a 5K timed run, family activities like an Easter egg hunt, a doggy costume contest, and a butterfly release. Participants can register for $30 for the walk or donate $20 for wristbands. The funds will support local patients with free resources like wigs, prosthetics, and life quality assistance. A virtual option is available. All proceeds go directly to helping those in need, with 100% of funds benefiting cancer patients.

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Senate bill to create domestic violence fatality review board
SUMMARY: Senate Bill 2886, the Mississippi Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team Law, aims to address deadly domestic violence incidents by creating a review board. The board will examine interactions between victims and various services, such as medical, law enforcement, and victim services, to identify system strengths and weaknesses. The team will recommend policy changes to reduce domestic violence homicides. The bill has bipartisan support and was championed by Senator Bryce Wiggins and Stacy Riley from the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence. Once signed into law, it may take a year for the board to become operational.

Senate bill to create domestic violence fatality review board
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