Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Hundreds of residents joined the Walk to End Alzheimer's at Chain Park on Saturday morning to raise more than $93,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association.
WDAM 7 anchors Karrie Leggett-Brown and Ross McLeod hosted the event—bringing residents hope through new treatments.
Grammy Award-winning songwriter Craig Wiseman and fellow Hattiesburg High graduates formed (81 Angels) to donate $10,000 on Friday to Edwards Street Fellowship Center, which will support its food pantry, health clinic, and outreach services.
🎓 Education
Speaker Jason White commissioned a poll on school vouchers that left out strong test scores from public schools — critics say the omission may be deliberate given Mississippi's recent education gains.
Pearl River Community College (PRCC) is seeking Pell eligibility for three career training programs that will help local students access federal aid.
College officials say the request is under review.
Pearl River Community College has launched Compass Pathways, a $15, 12-hour career exploration program that offers hands-on classes in fields such as health care, advanced manufacturing, business+transportation, and more.
Classes take place at PRCC campuses in Poplarville, Forrest County, and Hancock and are open to the public.
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