Here s what teens, adults say about addressing gun violence
ISABELLE TAFT, The Sun-Herald
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GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) One by one, Gulfport Councilwoman Ella Holmes-Hines asked the children gathered around her what they want to be when they grow up.
“A ballerina.”
“A policeman.”
Holmes-Hines was a speaker at last weekend s Stop the Violence block party in Gulfport, organized in response to recent shootings around the city. Many of the children wore T-shirts that said Stop the Violence; some were so young that the shirts grazed their feet.
“Every child has a dream,” Holmes-Hines said. “It is up to us. that we protect each and everyone of them.”
With multiple shootings in Gulfport over the last few days, all involving teens and young adults, residents and city leaders are coming together to discuss the spike in crime.
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Singing River opens vaccine appointments as MS reports 199 new COVID-19 cases Isabelle Taft, The Sun Herald
Mar. 1 The state health department reported 60 new COVID-19 cases in the six South Mississippi counties on Monday.
There were 199 new cases statewide and no new deaths.
Singing River Health System announced Monday morning it has appointments available for eligible people, including people over 65, teachers, first responders, emergency management officials and people with certain health conditions. To make an appointment, call their hotline: 228-809-5555. You can also visit MySingingRiver.com to log into your account or create a new account to schedule an appointment.