Wesley House marked its 120th anniversary with a special event, inviting past and present community members to celebrate its long-standing impact. The celebration included sharing memories and enjoying refreshments, while the organization launched a fundraising campaign aiming to raise $120,000 in 120 days.
#wesleyhouse #120years #communitycelebration #nonprofit #fundraising #meridian #anniversaryevent
Sweet Pea Swap's 15th annual children's consignment Fall sale offers a wide range of items including clothing, toys, and furniture at discounted prices, providing an affordable option for families amid inflation. Co-owners Lindsay Nixon and Haley Bounds emphasize the sale's community value, while local shoppers appreciate the opportunity to find bargains for their grandchildren and households.
#sweetpeaswap #childrensconsignment #fallsale #bargains #inflation #communityevent #discounts #kidsclothing #toys #furniture
Hurricane Francine brought heavy rain and wind gusts over 50 mph to Mississippi, causing some damage but less than initially feared. Lauderdale Emergency Management Director Odie Barrett noted that the region was fortunate, while the American Red Cross is actively providing aid and conducting damage assessments.
#hurricanefrancine #mississippirecovery #emergencyresponse #americanredcross #stormdamage #hurricaneseason #disasterrelief
It looks like a second debate is off the table. Former President Donald Trump says he won this week's first debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, and he's rejecting Harris's calls for a rematch. But it may not be the final word.
Some school districts are seeing an uptick in threats circulating on social media throughout the U.S. It's a trend following the most recent shooting at the Apalachee High School in Georgia where a 14-year-old shot and killed four people.
This week the American service members who lost their lives during the withdrawal from Afghanistan were honored in a ceremony organized by House Republicans. Thirteen U.S. service members slain in an ISIS-K terrorist attack at Kabul Airport in 2021 were posthumously honored with Congressional gold medals.
#houseofreps #congressionalmedals #kabulattack #usmilitaryhonor #isisattack #goldmedals #serviceheroes
For the second time in two years, Google is on trial for antitrust violations. This time around, the Department of Justice is trying to make the case that Google has an illegal monopoly on the technology needed to place those display or banner ads you see when you visit just about any website.
#google #antitrust #monopoly #adtech #doj #trial #technology #bannerads #competition #lawsuit
Twin States Weather Update for September 12:
Stormy day in Meridian Thursday with a high of 75° and a low of 66°.
Twin States Weather Update for September 11:
Get ready for the rain from Francine with a high of 74° and a low of 69°. More rain Thursday. Clear skies Friday through Sunday.
It’s no secret that political differences can get heated. But two merchandise vendors, one for Trump, the other for Harris are selling their goods side by side and showing us that even with differing political opinions we can all get along.
#trump #harris #politicalunity #merchvendors #getalong #politicalmerchandise
A new study shows federal regulators responsible for the safety of America’s drug supply are still struggling to get back to where they were in 2019.
#drugregulation #federalsafety #healthstudy #drugsupply #regulationstruggles
A rare 1787 printing of the US Constitution will be going up for sale after it was discovered hidden away inside a filing cabinet in North Carolina.
#usconstitution #rarefind #historicaldocument #1787printing #ncdiscovery #antiquefinds
Twin States Weather Update for September 10:
Rain showers today with a high of 87° and a low of 70°. We'll begin to experience Francine's effects Wednesday.
Twin States Weather Update for September 9:
Clear skies and a high of 87° with a low of 67°. Have the umbrella handy the rest of the week as we watch how Francine could affect us Wednesday and Thursday.
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