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Interview: You can help with Toys for Tots campaign
SUMMARY: The Toys for Tots campaign offers hope to children during Christmas and beyond, particularly focusing on those in foster care. After a flood in El County, the community, including the Main Street Association and Tupelo Police, rallied to gather toys. Charlie Gilmore, the coordinator for Northeast Mississippi, highlighted alleviated income requirements, allowing broader participation. Last year, 1,411 children were assisted, and this year's target is 5,000. Donations can be made through Google searches or at local drop sites such as stores, with direct toy donations or financial contributions to designated boxes.
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Alabama lawmakers approve bill hoping to curb the nursing shortage
SUMMARY: Alabama signed into law House Bill 163 to address the nationwide nursing shortage. Governor Ivey signed the bill in Demopolis, establishing the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences. This move is hailed as a significant investment in West Alabama, aiming to open doors for more students and increase the state's healthcare workforce. Governor Ivey believes this initiative will help address the shortage of nurses in the state and bring more Alabamians into the healthcare industry.
The bill will establish the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences.
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USM baseball extends winning streak to eight games
SUMMARY: Coach Christian Ostrander of Southern Miss treated the game against Old Miss as any other despite the pressure of a five-game losing streak. The fifth largest crowd at Pete Taylor Park showed up, witnessing a strong start from Old Miss. However, Southern Miss fought back, tying the game at 4-4 in the fifth inning. They eventually took the lead in the sixth inning and secured their eighth straight win. Players like Aussie Pratt and Carson Pato played key roles in the victory. The bullpen also delivered seven shutout innings, helping improve their postseason prospects. Despite the significance of beating Old Miss, the focus remains on achieving their big goals.
USM baseball extends winning streak to eight games.
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Monday morning storm splits tree at Lamar County's Optimist Park playground
SUMMARY: the damage to determine the extent of repairs needed. The storm caused damage at Optimist Park in Oak Grove, where a tree fell on a playground. Crews are waiting for the ground to dry before they can remove the tree with heavy machinery. The removal is expected to take place next week if weather permits. However, rainy days could delay the process. Once the tree is removed, Lamar County leaders will assess the damage to determine the necessary repairs. Heath sellers, the Parks and Recreation coordinator, is hopeful that the cleanup will be completed soon.
Monday morning storm splits tree at Lamar County's Optimist Park playground.
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