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Happening September 16: Stop the Traffick Color Run

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8 months ago

September 12, 2023

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2023-09-12 10:31:50

SUMMARY: Sharon Robbins is the founder of the Jubilee Havens, an organization dedicated to stopping human trafficking. The second annual Stop the Traffic event aims to raise funds for their temporary emergency safe haven program, which provides care for survivors of trafficking while they find long-term assistance. The program lasts about a year to two years, as survivors often need time to heal from their trauma. Robbins also mentors women who have been outside the safe haven and have been out of assistance for some time. The event is crucial in supporting survivors and raising awareness about the issue of trafficking.

Get ready to be blasted with color while you walk or run with Jubilee Havens for the 2nd Annual Stop the Traffick event.

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-05-20 14:00:00

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-05-20 13:59:57

SUMMARY: Dave Elliot interviews Brad White, Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), about significant investments in the state's infrastructure funded by a $7.6 billion state budget. They discuss the benefits and limitations of one-time funding, emphasizing the need for recurring revenue to sustain long-term projects. White highlights the split focus between maintenance and future development and explains how federal aid and other appropriations help but are not sustainable solutions. He praises the passage of legislation allowing more flexible project designs and discusses major ongoing projects, such as improvements on Highway 90 and Interstate expansions.