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Lafayette County school adds new book vending machine
SUMMARY: Lafayette Upper Elementary School recently unveiled a new book machine in an effort to promote reading among students. The machine, sponsored by Lafayette County Sheriff Joey East, allows students to select a book of their choice. Additionally, the Sheriff is supporting this year's Sheriff's student of the month program by gifting a book from the machine to the selected student. This initiative aims to increase student engagement with reading and foster a love for books.
Lafayette Upper Elementary School cut the ribbon on a new book machine.
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Tupelo Junior Auxiliary’s Clothes Closet helps students in need dress for success
SUMMARY: Tupelo's Junior Auxiliary is ensuring that every student starts the school year with clean clothes and shoes through its Clothes Closet. Counselors can refer students in need of essential items like school-appropriate clothing and footwear. The initiative relies on donations from various groups and has volunteers organizing clothing for students from preschool to high school. The aim is to make students feel like they are shopping in a store, allowing them to return to school with new outfits and boosted confidence. Last year, the organization supported nearly 900 students in Lee County.
Tupelo's Junior Auxiliary is making sure every student has a pair of clean clothes and shoes for the start of the school year.
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Educators learn CPR as school restarts in Corinth
SUMMARY: In Corinth, educators from School District 192 participated in a two-day professional development event at Oakland Baptist Church. They learned CPR and engaged in breakout sessions aimed at enhancing their skills for the upcoming school year. The superintendent expressed optimism that these interactive sessions would equip teachers with new techniques and encouragement, promoting a successful start to the school year, which begins next Wednesday. This initiative highlights the church's role as a supportive training ground for local educators.
Educators learned CPR on Friday as the school year gets underway in Corinth.
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Capri Theater expects big ticket sales for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
SUMMARY: The Capri Theater in Fondren anticipates large crowds this weekend as it screens the newly released Disney and Marvel film, featuring Deadpool and Wolverine. Co-owner Jason Watkins notes a positive trend in presale tickets and expresses excitement over showcasing this popular franchise. Unlike traditional theaters with multiple screens, the Capri focuses on selected films, making it crucial to offer appealing choices. With a seating capacity of 178, the owners aim for a full house, hoping to enhance the movie experience with food and drinks. They expect this release to be one of the biggest hits of the year, following successful films like “Inside Out 2.”
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