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Sims Scott Community hosts cancer walk to raise awareness

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www.wcbi.com – Mary Carroll Sullivan – 2024-10-01 14:53:18

SUMMARY: On October 1, the Sims Scott Community Center in Columbus, Mississippi, hosted a walk to promote breast cancer awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Over 360,000 individuals are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, but early detection significantly enhances survival rates, with a 99% when caught early. Pat Scott, the president of Sims Scott Seniors, shared a personal story about her sister’s late-stage diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of regular screenings. Research indicates that Black women face a higher mortality rate from breast cancer to white women, highlighting ongoing disparities in .

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Man accused of firing shots at 18-wheeler driver in Jackson injured in officer-involved shooting

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www.wjtv.com – Cameron Smith – 2024-10-15 21:00:00

SUMMARY: In , Mississippi, a was during an officer-involved shooting after allegedly firing at an 18-wheeler driver on I-220. The incident arose an involving two 18-wheelers. According to , the suspect, in a stolen vehicle, exited and began shooting at a driver. pursued him to McCain Avenue, where he brandished a weapon at narcotics detectives, prompting them to return fire, injuring him in the lower extremities. The suspect is recovering, and no officers were . The Mississippi of Investigation is now looking into the shooting.

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Mississippi lawmakers hold hearing on TANF reform

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www.wjtv.com – Cameron Smith – 2024-10-15 19:25:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Senate and Democratic Caucuses met to address the misuse of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds, revealing that over $160 million is available while only 1,600 families are served despite approximately 200,000 living in poverty. Mississippi Department of Human Services Executive Director Bob Anderson suggested a $60 increase in monthly assistance to $320, while Rep. Robert Johnson advocated for raising it to $500-$550 for a of three. The caucus also discussed making the application for these funds more accessible to families in need.

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“Race Against Time” selected for 2025 Tupelo Reads Program

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www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2024-10-15 19:01:00

SUMMARY: , Mississippi, will host a community-wide reading program featuring “Race Against Time” by Jerry Mitchell, focusing on four unsolved murders from the era. Mitchell spent years investigating the killings of significant figures, Medgar Evers and the Birmingham church bombing victims, resulting in convictions for those responsible. He will be the guest speaker at the “Tupelo Reads” on February 26 at the Lee County Library, a visit to Tupelo High School to engage with . Chairperson Lisa Reed hopes attendees will gain appreciation for Mitchell’s dedication to uncovering the truth.

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