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Girl Scouts take on bullying in Gluckstadt
SUMMARY: Girl Scout Troop 4367 in Gluckstadt, Madison County, brought awareness to bullying by speaking with city officials and showing their determination to fight against it. The 4th and 5th grade girls are working towards earning their Bronze Award for their community service project and chose bullying as their focal point due to its impact on their school and community. They shared personal experiences and expressed their views on how bullying can hurt and damage mental health. The next step for Troop 4367 is to ask the city to make October Bullying Awareness Month.
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Great American Farmers Market
SUMMARY: Two Dog Farms, located in Florida and Mississippi, offers seasonal late-summer produce including tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, melons, pastured eggs, and various peppers. Dorothy, who has managed the farm for 11 years, shared insights about balancing family life and farm work, emphasizing the importance of local food and community support. Jonathan, the Mississippi Farmers Market manager on High Street since April 2022, highlighted the growing consumer engagement and trust in local farmers. The Great American Farmers Market event will take place Saturday at the Mississippi Farmers Market, celebrating USDA’s America 250 with local agriculture education, kid-friendly activities, and blueberry treats, Mississippi’s state fruit.
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Watch Back to School Leadership and Policy on Aug. 1
SUMMARY: Crime can still impact a city’s reputation. As the new school year begins across the metro area, 16 WAPT interviewed three superintendents: Dr. Mitchell Shears, Dr. Errick Greene, and Chris Chism, who lead the Hinds, Jackson, and Pearl school districts. They discussed plans to support teachers and students, especially regarding the use of electronics. While not banning devices outright, the districts emphasize purposeful use in a digital society and integrate new technologies, including artificial intelligence, into learning. The focus also includes preparing students for college and the workforce through internships and supporting teachers to enhance education and community investment.
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Safe Haven Baby Box opens in Gluckstadt
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, the city of Gluckstadt unveiled a new Safe Haven Baby Box in the parking lot of its new Police Station and Municipal Court. Funded by CPS Pools and Spas and community donors, the baby box offers a safe way for individuals to surrender infants anonymously, removing shame and blame. Mayor and residents expressed gratitude, citing the box as a vital alternative to save lives. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, creator of the Mississippi Access to Maternal Assistance app, praised the growing number of baby boxes statewide, now totaling six. Gluckstadt became a city in 2021 and recently opened its first dedicated police building. Police Chief Hale noted they have 20 officers with new facilities including a dispatch center and courtroom.
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