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Grant Me Hope: Aayalliah hopes to be adopted
SUMMARY: Mississippi's WXXV features Aaliyah, a 13-year-old girl hoping to get adopted. She has been waiting for a family to love her for a year and a half. Aaliyah is in the 8th grade, loves animals, and her favorite subjects are math, reading, and science. She dreams of being a veterinarian and desires a family that will respect her and provide a stable home. If you want to learn more about adopting Aaliyah, call 601-359-4133 or visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website.
Every Monday on WXXV we feature a child from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Today you will meet 13-year-old Aayalliah. She has been waiting a year-and-a-half for a family to love her.
“Hi My name is Aayalliah, I'm in the 8th grade, I am 13 years old, I'm beautiful, I'm smart, I love dogs, other animals. What I like to do for fun is I like to ride my bike, I like to play with my dogs, I like to color, to dance. My favorite subject is Math, Reading, and Science. If I could learn to do anything it would be to be a veterinarian and learn more about other dogs and animals.
Adoption means to me you can have a home to stay in for good, clothes on your back, food on your table, a roof over your head, and animals. Like they take you places, they don't take things from you.
In a family I would like joy, peace, we have freedom. People forgive you and you forgive them. You don't have to be weary about nothing. You don't have to be scared. You don't have to worry about nobody breaking in to the house. I would want a family to respect me for my faith.
I can help them cook, I can sweep their floor, mop, keep the couches clean, my room, if they have other kids I can help them.
I don't like being in custody in foster care. Going here, there I would love to be in a stable home. I'm so hopeful that I would be adopted soon.”
If you would like to learn more about adopting Aayalliah call 601-359-4133. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website is www.mdcps.ms.gov.
Next Monday at this time we will feature another child from Mississippi hoping to find a new home.
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Three coastal cities awarded at least $500,000 for Main Street projects
SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2696, providing more funding for Downtown Development projects along the coast. Nineteen cities, including Bay St. Louis, Moss Point, and Pascagoula, were selected to receive grants up to $500,000. Additional funding from the cities and organizations brings the total amount to $625,000 for some projects. The grants will be used for facade improvements and streetscape enhancements to make downtown areas more accessible and visually appealing. The Mississippi Main Street program aims to promote economic growth in downtown districts, with a total budget of $7 million. Susanna North from Pascagoula highlights the importance of the funds for the flagship District revitalization project.
With one signature from Gov. Tate Reeves, more money is now on its way to the Coast to help multiple cities with downtown development.
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Cold Case: Hurricane Katrina victim identified nearly two decades later
SUMMARY: Hurricane Katrina had a devastating impact on the Gulf Coast, with many lives lost and families torn apart. One family finally received closure this week after DNA testing identified their missing loved one, Tonette Jackson, nearly two decades after she disappeared. Her husband had desperately searched for her after the storm, but her body was only recently positively identified. Through forensic investigations and genetic genealogy research, Tonette's name was added to the list of victims on the Katrina Memorial. While her family still mourns her loss, they can now find comfort knowing she is at peace.
In August of 2005, Hurricane Katrina forever changed the lives of those on the Gulf Coast.
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Coast Coliseum buying nearby homes to expand parking
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Coast Coliseum is planning to expand parking, which will require the demolition of the Oakmont Place neighborhood. Residents are not happy about losing their homes, but the Coliseum sees it as a necessary development. The Pops Ferry Road Extension will also impact the neighborhood. The Coliseum is purchasing homes in the area to make room for more parking spaces, as the current 2900 spaces are not enough for the events held at the venue. The project is moving forward despite funding challenges, with the Coliseum applying for $4.5 million in Gulf Coast restoration funds to help offset costs.
Mississippi Coast Coliseum intends to purchase 17 homes to demolish and expand its property to the west.
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