SUMMARY: Class 7A–5A athletes stole the spotlight at the 2025 MHSAA State Track & Field Championships in Pearl, capturing more than 20 individual titles. Ocean Springs led Class 7A with five golds—including double-distance wins by Addison Rainey (1600 m, 3200 m) and a high‑jump victory from Carmela Coulter—while Biloxi’s Julie Segroves claimed her fourth straight pole‑vault crown alongside teammates Kate Kaikendel and Addison Deaks. Harrison Central’s Leondre Franklin won the 300 m hurdles. In Class 6A, West Harrison’s Sean Fairley set a new discus record (181 ft) and Pascagoula swept relays and distance events. Class 5A saw Stone’s Brooke Burris win the 3200 m and Vancleave eighth‑grader Jayda Ferrell strike gold.

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SUMMARY: As hurricane season approaches, Mississippi’s Emergency Preparedness Week highlights the importance of early preparation. Local businesses, like True Value on Pass Road, are stocking up on essential supplies such as plywood, batteries, flashlights, and non-perishable food. It’s time to build hurricane kits, including important documents in waterproof containers, and consider family needs like baby and pet supplies. Residents are urged to plan ahead to avoid last-minute scrambles. Emergency officials recommend having enough supplies to last 3 to 7 days. Preparedness now can ensure readiness for the hurricane season starting June 1st.

While the storms aren’t here yet, local businesses say now is the time to get serious about being prepared.

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SUMMARY: The documentary *Hope in the Hallways* airs on WLOX on May 5. It highlights the growing mental health crisis among students, with suicide being the third leading cause of death for ages 10 to 24. The Hope Squad, a peer-to-peer support program, was introduced in Jackson County schools to address this issue. The special, featuring conversations with students, offers a first-hand look at the struggles they face. Hope Squad members emphasize the urgency of intervention and encourage open discussions about mental health. The 30-minute documentary airs at 6:30 PM on WLOX CBS.

This WLOX special program documents one Mississippi county’s efforts to reduce youth suicides through the implementation of peer-to-peer counseling groups.

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