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18% of dogs going into the shelter have heartworms. Here’s how shelters care for them…

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www.wxxv25.com – Brooke Parker – 2024-02-06 18:48:38

SUMMARY: February is ‘Have a Heart month' at the Humane Society of , dedicated to heartworm-positive dogs at the shelter. Nearly 18% of shelter dogs have heartworms due to being outside without preventative measures. Heartworm-positive dogs longer at the shelter and face a tough time finding loving homes. The humane society is working to ensure these dogs find loving homes and necessary treatment. Heartworms can cause heart failure or if left untreated, and the shelter uses the slow-kill method of treatment due to cost. Donations to the Have a Heart fund treat heartworm-positive dogs, and monthly preventative measures are recommended for all pets.

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USM Army and Air Force ROTC programs host Commissioning Ceremonies

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-05-19 14:00:05

SUMMARY: Ten Army and three Force cadets from the of Southern Mississippi (USM) ROTC were commissioned as Second Lieutenants. The Army ceremony at Camp Shelby Major General Janson D. Boyles, while the Air Force ceremony on campus featured Brigadier General Mary-Kathryn Haddad. LTC Juan J. Ortiz praised the Army cadets for their leadership, and Lt. Col. Sheena Puleali'i commended the Air Force cadets for their commitment. Distinguished Military Graduate 2LT Jeremiah J. Parker expressed pride in his and future goals. Commissioned cadets include 2LT Miruna Avram, 2LT Braxton Bailey, 2LT Jada Fairley, among others.

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WCU names Dr. Cassandra Conner associate provost

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-05-19 10:00:48

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Hancock Chamber announces Small Business Grant recipients and Regan Kane as the 2024 Jody Compretta Person of Passion, names Mary M. Perkins board member Emeritus

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www.wxxv25.com Staff – 2024-05-18 12:00:33

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