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Mississippi Stories: Sandra Shelson
Mississippi Stories: Sandra Shelson
In this episode of Mississippi Stories, Mississippi Today Editor-At-Large Marshall Ramsey sits down with Sandra Shelson, head of The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi. Shelson, who grew up in Jackson, began her career as a lawyer but transitioned from traditional law to prevention efforts to help kids.
The Partnership has been a national leader in tobacco prevention since its inception in 1998, developing interactive educational and training programs for youth and adults that focus on long-term behavioral and cultural change. Twenty years after the settlement, tobacco prevalence among middle and high school students has dropped significantly. Lessons learned from tobacco prevention are now being applied to the childhood obesity epidemic in Mississippi, as they continue to work with their partners to improve health outcomes for all Mississippians.
This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
SUMMARY: A suspect in Clay County, Mississippi was shot by a deputy after a chase on April 26th. The driver refused to stop the vehicle, leading the deputy on a brief chase. The driver displayed a firearm towards the deputy, prompting the deputy to shoot. The driver was taken to the hospital, and the deputy was unharmed. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation will be investigating the shooting and will share their findings with the Attorney General's Office.
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SUMMARY: The Spring Flywheel Festival in Houston, Mississippi, attracted large crowds and highlighted improvements at the park. The festival featured food vendors, antique flywheels, and tractor games, showcasing the hobby and lifestyle of restoring and exhibiting old engines and tractors. Attendees could also shop for clothes, hats, toys, and other items at the festival, which ran through Saturday. The event drew the largest Friday afternoon crowd in its history, and visitors enjoyed a variety of activities and entertainment. For more information and a complete schedule, interested individuals were directed to visit seechickasaw.com.
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SUMMARY: The Golden Triangle Landfill in Mississippi hosts a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day each spring to allow citizens to safely dispose of hazardous materials. Executive Director Jimmy Sloan emphasized the importance of proper disposal to protect groundwater, as many household products are classified as hazardous waste. A company is hired to sort and package the materials for appropriate disposal. Tires, electronics, and other items also require special precautions. The goal is to provide a convenient and environmentally friendly way for citizens to dispose of waste properly. The collection day is held at the landfill and aims to educate and encourage responsible waste disposal.
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