Children need to be told that they matter
Children need to know that they matter and that they are worthy, says a psychologist whose hope-centered training could change the thinking of those responsible...
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Shaggy’s restaurant donates $5k to help hungry children in Jackson
Earlier this week, Shaggy’s restaurant donated $5,000 to help feed hungry children in the Jackson-metro area. Co-owners Rimmer Covington, Jr. and Ron Ladner presented the...
GAP Act signed by Governor protects children, vulnerable adults
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant signed the Mississippi Guardianship and Conservatorship Act, on Wednesday at the Capitol. Known as the GAP Act, the law will provide stronger...
AMR advises parents teach kids bus safety
by Alex Paton
School is right around the corner and parents want to ensure their children stay safe. Whether on foot, on a bicycle or in a bus,...
RadioThon nets Palmer Home over $315K
by Alex Paton
Palmer Home of Mississippi is getting over $315,000 thanks to the SuperTalk Mississippi RadioThon, held Thursday. SuperTalk shows broadcast live from Palmer Home all day...
MDE looks to take over Noxubee School District
by Alex Paton
The Commission on School Accreditation is set to meet on July 18, 2018, to discuss taking over the Noxubee County School District. The meeting is...
How to prevent child deaths in hot cars
Up to 40 kids every year die in the United States from heat stroke when left in hot vehicles. It’s an agony that no one...
Parent workshop set for Saturday at UM
The Department of Communication Science and Disorders and the University of Mississippi have come together in order to create a workshop to help parents interpret...
Mississippi has 700 fewer foster care kids
by Alex Paton
Mississippi currently cares for 700 fewer children and teenagers in foster care than it did 14 months ago. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services...
Police find adults passed out in car, kids and drugs in back seat
by Alex Paton
Two adults are facing child abuse and drug charges after the Ellisville police say they found them passed out in a vehicle with three young...