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Hinds County Youth Court Judge Carlyn Hicks Says Court Has Made Progress in Two Years

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, Miss.— Youth Court Judge Carlyn Hicks' first juvenile-delinquency case in July 2020 involved a 12-year-old girl who came into her courtroom in shackles that summer. “She sat at the witness table in front of the bench alone,” Hicks recalled as she addressed a captive audience at an held on Nov. 17, 2022, at the Henley-Young-Patton Juvenile Justice Center.

“She looked up at me with fear in her eyes and uncertainty. Her attorney was present, but his table was several feet away from her to my right,” Hicks said during her “2022 of the Child in Hinds County” .

“Her charge was disturbing the peace; the fact was that she poured grease on the kitchen floor, and she missed the bus,” the judge continued. “This child had the called on her for this. They her. They put her in the back of the police car. She was booked to the detention center for disturbing the family peace.”

The youth court judge, who ran unopposed

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Title: Hinds County Youth Court Judge Carlyn Hicks Says Court Has Made Progress in Two Years
Sourced From: www.mississippifreepress.org/29301/judge--no-longer-shackled-in-courtroom-touts-transformative-change
Published Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:05:46 +0000

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Mostly clear through Easter weekend – Home – WCBI TV

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www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-03-28 18:26:14

SUMMARY: Clear conditions are expected to continue through the end of the in Columbus, Mississippi. Temperatures will drop into the 30s on Thursday night with possible patchy frost. Friday will bring more sunshine with high temperatures in the low to middle 70s. The will see temperatures pushing towards 80 degrees with no rain expected. Next week, warm and humid will flow into the Deep South, with a of scattered showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday. It is still uncertain if these storms will be severe, but it is being monitored closely.

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Women-led organization hosts workshop at Yokohama

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www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-03-28 17:57:25

SUMMARY: Yokohama's Point plant hosted a workshop called “Pathways to Financial Wellness” organized by WHEELS, a group empowering women in supervision. Dr. Becky Smith led discussions on various financial topics, emphasizing the importance of understanding financial behaviors and setting realistic goals. Yokohama focuses on empowering individuals holistically to improve overall quality. The Human Resources Director highlighted the company's efforts to opportunities for employees to enhance their work and professional lives. The workshop aimed to women gain better control over their personal, , and work-related finances. The holistic approach taken by Yokohama ties financial well-being to overall personal .

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USDA issues disaster designation for all Mississippi counties

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www.wjtv.com – Delesha – 2024-03-28 16:43:41

SUMMARY: All counties in Mississippi have been designated as USDA disaster due to the 2023 drought, making farmers eligible for Farm Service Agency Loan Assistance. This emergency loan can be used to offset losses from the previous year's drought, such as hay or equipment. Despite the good growing season for ryegrass, many farmers have depleted their hay reserves. Farmers in Mississippi have an eight-month window to apply for the loan. This assistance aims to farmers recover from the drought and ensure adequate resources for the upcoming year.

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