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Yahoo
23-04-2025
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Police detail dangers of toy guns often mistaken for real guns: 'These guns can be altered'
The Brief Chester police are sounding off on the dangers of toy guns like 'Orbeez' guns, which can be mistaken for real guns. The city's mayor and other city leaders are also looking to get ahead of the problem and find possible solutions. CHESTER, Pa. - Parents have probably seen the 'Orbeez' toy guns. The problem is that sometimes these fake guns can look a little too real, and police in Chester just want to make sure no one gets hurt. What we know The Chester Police Department is looking at legal remedies for a growing potential danger to those playing with painted black Orbeez toy guns, which are selling big on Amazon and other store sites. When painted black, the toy gun that shoots water beads or gel pellets can look like a real gun, the potential danger played out last week when a witness called 911 to report an armed carjacking and shooting in Chester. What they're saying "We're starting to see kids running around the streets with these guns, and these guns can also be altered. You take the orange front tip off, you paint it black, and it looks like a real gun," said Captain William Carey of the Chester City Police. "It was brothers and friends having fun with these Orbeez guns, and it looked like they were carjacking somebody," Carey explained. "You can see how this could turn out. You run into a store, you run into the college or up at the park. Somebody that has a concealed carry permit that is legally justified to carry a firearm could take this as a threat, and we could have a senseless tragedy, and we're trying to prevent that," Carey added. One of those charged in the weekend violence on the Temple University campus had an Orbeez gun seized. Temple Police say they've been seizing several lately. "We've been seeing a good number of them recently. They're fake guns that shoot water pellets, but if they're shot at close range, it can cause injury. Also, there's the obvious concern of someone mistaking it for a real gun, whether it be a police officer or an armed citizen," said Captain Michael Henigan of Temple University Police. "We're gonna start taking action on them. We're waiting for more legal guidance on what we can and what we can't do with them," Carey stated. "We don't want a senseless tragedy. Check your children's rooms. Check their backpacks. If they have these and they're altered, please confiscate them," Carey urged. The Source The information in this story is from the Chester Police Department and Temple University Police.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Business
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William Carey ranks high in ‘2025 Best Colleges in Mississippi' list
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – William Carey University is the highest-ranked four-year school in Central and Southern Mississippi in Niche's '2025 Best Colleges in Mississippi' list. 'I'm proud that decades of hard work by faculty, staff, trustees and alumni is recognized at the state and national levels. For 133 years, William Carey University has educated students through a Christian world view. We find ways to serve the under-served, just as our namesake, Dr. William Carey, did 200 years ago,' said WCU President Dr. Ben Burnett. 'People are taking notice of our enrollment growth, campus expansions, and new programs. But the Carey family is not satisfied yet. We're working toward an even bigger impact on our state and our country.' Amy Arrington appointed to IHL Board of Trustees WCU was ranked No. 3 overall in Niche's 'Best Colleges in Mississippi' list. Only two schools, both in the northern part of the state, were ranked higher – the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State. WCU's report card also includes five No. 1 Mississippi rankings in these specific areas: Top Private University, Best Small College, Best Christian College, Best College for Education and Safest College Campus. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- General
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Some Mississippi charter schools see improvements in proficiency rates
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board (MCSAB) announced the release of its annual legislative report for the 2023-2024 school year. According to the MCSAB, the report reveals progress made by charter schools in the state, including higher-than-average student proficiency rates in core subjects such as English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. William Carey offers new program for military retirees Among the Mississippi charter elementary schools, the Board said kindergarteners at Ambition Prep and Clarksdale Collegiate made meaningful growth between fall and spring in the 2023-2024 school year. Kindergarten Readiness improved by 43% at Ambition Prep and 42% at Clarksdale Collegiate, higher than the state average of 28%. Clarksdale Collegiate ranked in the top ten schools statewide for Kindergarten Readiness and Ambition Prep outperformed over 300 traditional public schools, many of those located in 'A' rated districts. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Health
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Forrest General Healthcare Foundation breaks ground on final elements of Pine Grove Spiritual Grounds
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Forrest General Healthcare Foundation broke ground on the remaining two elements of the Pine Grove Spiritual Grounds project on Thursday, January 30. With the help of generous donors, the $2 million campaign is bringing to fruition the chapel and bell tower. Officials said the final elements will join the Paul McMullan Circle of Healing Plaza and sculpture, which opened as Phase I. William Carey offers new program for military retirees McMullan was a long time Hattiesburg businessman and past president of the Forrest General Hospital Board of Trustees. 'This is a project that has been a vision and part of our fundraising since we started the Foundation in 2006,' said Martha Dearman, executive director of the Forrest General Healthcare Foundation. 'Several people – Bill Oliver, Susan Slaughter, Debbie Sanford – were key in the vision of the Spiritual Grounds at Pine Grove. In 2008, we had the dedication and ribbon cutting for the Paul McMullan Plaza, which was followed by the Medicine Wheel, Fire Circle, and Labyrinth. We concluded the fundraising campaign for these final two elements that we are breaking ground on today a couple of years ago. We are excited this day has arrived.' The chapel will be named in honor of Bill Oliver, former Forrest General Hospital CEO/president, following a donation by his son, Kent, and wife, Candace. A donation by the Mapp Family Foundation will allow them the naming rights for a meditative patio at the back of the chapel. Donations by Hattiesburg Clinic to the project will give them naming rights to the Bell Tower. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Science
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USM announces new awardees for Eagle Scholars Program
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The University of Southern Mississippi's Drapeau Center for Undergraduate Research (DCUR) announced the new cohort of awardees in the Eagle Scholars Program for Undergraduate Research (Eagle SPUR). The 13 selected students will receive grants of up to $1,500 to support research and creative activity, community-engaged projects and travel in 2025. William Carey offers new program for military retirees The Fall 2024 DCUR Eagle SPUR winners include: Matthew Anderson, Ocean Engineering Jason Ang, Forensic Science Kayla Beeles, Art (Sculpture) Gavin Friend, Ocean Engineering Charles Heatherly, Ocean Engineering Leilanie Martinez, Ocean Engineering Neta Nnabuenyi, Biological Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) Aliya Puryear, Polymer Science and Engineering Joseph Serio, Biological Sciences Joshua Seymour, Ocean Engineering Olivia St. Germain, Marine Biology Arnaz Maryam Tariq, Biological Sciences (Microbiology) Leah Tucker, Biological Sciences Applicants who submitted proposals were asked to provide details about their projects, travel plans, the relevance of their project to their career goals and a project budget. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
