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Attendees of St. Baldrick’s ‘Rock the Bald’ event donate/shave hair
People ‘rocked the bald' at Bayou View Park in Gulfport during the inaugural St. Baldrick's event.
Attendees lined up Saturday to get their heads shaved for a good cause. ‘Rock the Bald' raises money for childhood cancer research.
It hopes to find a chemo treatment that will kill cancer without harming a child and avoid long-term side effects.
Those who got a haircut honored those who have lost their lives from cancer by wearing their names around their neck.
Seventy-seven percent of all profits collected will go strictly to research to the St. Baldrick's…
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SUMMARY: The Pearl River Community College rodeo team had a successful weekend at Northwest, with the men's team finishing sixth and the women's team finishing second. The women's team also secured the Ozark Region Reserve Champion title, earning them a spot in the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper. Kate Eiland was named the All-Around Champion and tied for first in breakaway roping. Erin McLaughlin, Juliana Jennings, and others also performed well in breakaway roping. Kate Eiland and Bryson Crawford advanced to the championship round in team roping. Overall, the team had a strong showing and is looking forward to the upcoming finals.
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SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi is launching the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center in fall 2024 to train journalists in providing important, fact-based reporting for under-reported communities in the state and combatting disinformation. Named after Roy W. Howard, the center will educate students in providing reliable news coverage, debunking false information, and promoting media literacy. It will also establish partnerships and bureaus in different locations to create professional-level local content and build trust with the community. The center aims to address the news desert in Southeast Mississippi and provide real-world experiences for students while upholding professional journalism standards.
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SUMMARY: The Dr. William Lewis Honors Institute at Pearl River Community College in Mississippi held its annual Medallion Ceremony in April. The event recognized honors students from Forrest County and Poplarville Campuses, including Middle College students. Students had to complete at least 21 hours of honors coursework and maintain a 3.4 GPA to receive a medallion. Guest speakers, including students and faculty members, shared insights on the importance of the Honors Institute in fostering academic excellence. The ceremony concluded with inspiring remarks challenging students to make the most out of their education and future endeavors. A list of students awarded honors medallions was also provided.
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