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UnitedHealthcare donates $500K to Mississippi nonprofits
SUMMARY: UnitedHealthcare is awarding $500,000 in grants to three community-based organizations in Mississippi. The funding will be used to expand access to care and address social determinants of health for uninsured individuals and underserved communities. UnitedHealthcare is donating a total of over $11.1 million in grants across 12 states through its Empowering Health program. The grants will assist people experiencing challenges such as food access, social isolation, behavioral health issues, and support local health education efforts. This is part of UnitedHealthcare’s ongoing commitment to invest in community-based organizations and address social determinants of health.
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Hyde-Smith, Warnock team up to recognize Gold Star Families Remembrance Week
SUMMARY: U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) have introduced a bipartisan resolution designating September 21-27 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week nationwide. This period honors families of military service members who lost their lives defending the nation. Hyde-Smith first established the week in 2018, and since 2021, both senators have jointly introduced the resolution, receiving full Senate approval each time. The Gold Star symbolizes the sacrifice of fallen service members and their families, tracing back to World War I. Both senators emphasize the importance of recognizing and supporting these families for their immense sacrifices.
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Mississippi well-represented with pair of players featured in SEC weekly honors
SUMMARY: Mississippi was well-represented in the latest SEC players of the week. Bray Hubbard, an Ocean Springs native playing for Alabama, was named SEC co-defensive player of the week after five tackles and two interceptions in a 38-14 win over Wisconsin. He allowed just one catch on five targets and earned a 92.0 grade from Pro Football Focus. Ole Miss left tackle Diego Pounds earned co-offensive lineman of the week honors for helping backup quarterback Trinidad Chambliss lead the Rebels to a 41-35 win over Arkansas, playing all 75 snaps and allowing just one sack.
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Jackson State alum Tramell Tillman wins Emmy for ‘Severance’ role
SUMMARY: Tramell Tillman, a Jackson State University alumnus, made history at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards by becoming the first Black man to win Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Seth Milchick on “Severance.” Graduating in 2008, Tillman credited his mother for inspiring his acting career, recalling her tough but loving guidance. He celebrated Black actors who paved the way and highlighted his HBCU experience, notably showcasing Jackson State’s renowned marching band in “Severance.” Other wins for the show included Britt Lower and Merritt Weaver. Jackson State and fans praised Tillman’s groundbreaking achievement.
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