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Weekend backpack programs get big financial boost

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2 weeks ago

April 17, 2024

www.wcbi.com – Allie Martin – 2024-04-17 11:13:00

SUMMARY: The Michael and Valerie Hall Foundation has provided a $75,000 grant to support programs that provide healthy foods to children in need in Northeast Mississippi. Nonprofits like Simple Snacks in Nettleton and the Full Tummy Project in Amory are benefiting from this funding to ensure children have access to nutritious meals over the weekends. Celebrity chef Katie Dixon emphasized the importance of food quality and nutritional education for children facing food insecurity. The grant aims to enhance these programs and extend their reach to all counties in North Mississippi, highlighting the impact of collaboration between nonprofits and civic groups.

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Flowood man sentenced for possessing thousands of images of child porn

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8 mins ago

April 30, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Sethanie Smith – 2024-04-30 12:21:08

SUMMARY: Flowood man Timothy Daniel Steele, also known as Timothy Daniel Gantenbein, was sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for possessing abusive child pornography materials. He was also sentenced to a lifetime of supervised release. Steele, 26, had thousands of images and videos depicting adult men engaging in sex with minor children. He pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography and was ordered to pay restitution of $324,876.39 to his victims. Steele will also be required to register as a sex offender. The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and the Flowood Police Department.

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Bill to legalize online sports betting in Mississippi dies

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51 mins ago

April 30, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-04-30 11:37:36

SUMMARY: A bill to legalize mobile sports betting in Mississippi, known as House Bill 774, has died in conference. Sports wagering has been legal in the state for years, but online betting has not been allowed due to concerns about its impact on casinos. Mobile sports betting is already legal in 29 states and Washington, D.C. Geolocation data shows many Mississippi residents accessing legal betting sites in other states. Tennessee and Louisiana have legalized online sports betting in recent years. The bill's failure means Mississippi residents will have to continue traveling to other states to legally place bets on sports.

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Two women accused of shoplifting across southeast captured in Mississippi

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1 hour ago

April 30, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Sethanie Smith – 2024-04-30 11:07:54

SUMMARY: Two women, Cristina Pantelica and Alandro Badanac, were arrested in D'Iberville, Mississippi for felony shoplifting. They were born in Romania and claimed residency in Houston, Texas. The women stole over $5,000 worth of merchandise from Academy Sports + Outdoors, and were also suspects in similar crimes at other locations across the southeast. After returning to the store in D'Iberville, the women were arrested by police. They were given a $100,000 bond and are currently being held at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center, awaiting action from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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