Mississippi Public Broadcasting, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education, has created a new television channel – MPB Classroom TV. This channel will start airing Monday, Oct. 5 weekdays from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. to provide instructional content on television to PreK-12th grade students. MPB Classroom TV was developed to support and address needs of Mississippi students, teachers and parents as they navigate educational challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. For some students, those needs include lack of internet and technology in virtual learning environments causing them to miss instruction. MPB Classroom TV content was developed in collaboration with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) and will include pre-recorded 25-minute lessons taught by certified teachers that will be aligned to the Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards. The content will be beneficial to students and adults who are supporting students learning at home. New content will be added as the school year continues. "MDE staff members have been working with MPB over the last few months to develop educational content for this channel, which will reach homes across the state. Resources such as these are critical to ensuring that all students and families have access to high-quality learning, even if they currently don't have access to the internet," said Dr. Carey Wright, State Superintendent of Education. To watch MPB Classroom TV, viewers do not need internet at home. The channel is not available on cable and satellite services. To receive and watch this channel, viewers must use an antenna on their TVs. Cable and satellite subscribers will need to purchase a low-cost antenna and change the TV’s input setting. Individuals who already only use antennas will need to rescan their TVs to pick up the new channel. By providing broadcast instruction on the same subjects taught in schools, students can continue to receive direct instruction even while at home. Furthermore, the content will be available beginning Oct. 5 for on-demand viewing on the MPB Classroom TV web page as well as MPB’s YouTube channel under the MPB Classroom TV playlist. “We have created a statewide classroom for Mississippi. It has been a rewarding experience to be in the trenches with MDE teachers and coaches to develop such a great resource for our children,” said MPB Director of Education Tara Wren. “I am hopeful that MPB Classroom TV is a resource parents and teachers depend on to make their lives a little easier during this pandemic when education instruction is so volatile.” The channels for MPB Classroom TV statewide are: WMAH/Biloxi 19.5 WMAE/Booneville 12.5 WMAU/Bude 17.5 WMAO/Greenwood 23.5 WMPN/Jackson 29.5 WMAW/Meridian 14.5 WMAB/Mississippi State 2.5 WMAV/Oxford/Univ. 18.5 For more information, visit education.mpbonline.org.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has purchased a facility that will act as the new State Emergency Logistical Operations Center (SELOC). The new warehouse space will serve as the primary location for MEMA’s personal protective equipment stockpile. The building is located at 1055 Mendell Davis Drive, Jackson. It sits on 16 acres and consists of 103,000 square feet of climate-controlled warehouse space as well as 8,800 square feet of administrative office space. The warehouse was purchased with federal CARES Act funds allocated to MEMA at a total of $2,360,000. “Because of federal CARES Act funds Mississippi can continue to build our state stockpile of PPE. Not only are we truly prepared for the worst if another outbreak occurs, this new logistical operations center is one more asset MEMA has to serve Mississippians in times of disasters,” says Governor Tate Reeves. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been a challenge to accommodate the sheer volume of PPE supplies necessary to support the statewide response. Currently, MEMA has COVID-19 supplies located in six different facilities throughout the Jackson Metro. The new SELOC will help improve the efficiency of MEMA’s operations by providing a central location for all COVID-19 logistical, procurement and allocation efforts. Additionally, the warehouse space will be used to store MEMA’s 60-day stockpile of essential PPE supplies. “While this facility will be an immense asset to the state’s COVID-19 response, MEMA’s vision for the logistical operations center extends past the pandemic. In the future, the facility will serve as a permanent space to hold disaster response and relief supplies in addition to emergency management equipment. It will also be the permanent location for MEMA’s procurement and allocation branches. Overall, this new facility will help support MEMA’s future growth in all aspects of the agency’s operations,” says MEMA Executive Director Greg Michel. In the event that the State Emergency Operations Center in Pearl is not accessible during an emergency, the new SELOC will serve as the agency’s primary work site to ensure the continuity of essential operations during a disaster. View drone video footage of the State Emergency Logistical Operations Center here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1J4U_h7sKk&feature=youtu.be The official opening of MEMA’s State Emergency Logistical Operations Center will be some time in November.

Saturday, September 26 marks our nation’s 48th Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD). Formalized by Congress in 1971 and signed as an official Presidential Proclamation by President Richard Nixon in 1972, NHFD is a great opportunity to come together and recognize the historical and ongoing contributions of the original conservationists – hunters and anglers. We were honored by Governor Tate Reeves in signing a proclamation designating Saturday, September 26 as National Hunting and Fishing day in Mississippi. The Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, as a member of the 49-state National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses, are proud to take time to celebrate the time-honored traditions of hunting and angling. On this day, we ask our fellow Mississippians to join us in recognizing the tremendous dedication that our state’s sportsmen and women bring to the conservation of our natural resources. Mississippi’s hunters and anglers are the primary source of conservation funding for the Magnolia State. Through the purchase of licenses, tags and stamps, and by paying self-imposed excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, archery equipment, fishing tackle, motorboat fuel, and other equipment, hunters and anglers drive conservation funding in Mississippi and the United States, through the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF), a unique “user-pays, public-benefits” program. Hunting and fishing licenses brought $18.24 million to fund state conservation efforts through the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. NO general fund tax dollars are utilized to fund hunting, fishing & trapping activities in Mississippi.  All Mississippians benefit from these funds through improved access to public lands, public shooting ranges, improved soil and water quality, habitat restoration, fish and wildlife research, habitat management on public and private lands, hunter education, boat access area construction and many other Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks projects funded through this program. Hunting and angling are also a significant economic driver for our state. Sportsmen and women spend over $2.2 billion per year on their outdoor pursuits in Mississippi, supporting 33,580 jobs in the state and contributing $187 million in state and local taxes. There is no doubt hunting and fishing produce countless benefits for our state’s conservation funding and economy, as well as physical and mental health benefits for those who participate in them - which is why it is important we invest time and effort to introduce new participants, both young and old, to these time-honored traditions. In fact, with the renewed conversations regarding the importance of outdoor recreational opportunities for an individual’s physical and mental health brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, there is perhaps no better time to introduce interested adults or kids to the outdoors for the first time. More information on National Hunting and Fishing Day is available at www.NHFDay.org or on the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation website at www.congressionalsportsmen.org/policies/state/national-hunting-and-fishing-day

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson applauds the Trump administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2), which will provide an additional $14 billion dollars for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19.  Signup for CFAP 2 began September 21 and will run through December 11, 2020. “I encourage all of our farmers across the state to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on their operations and consider whether this program could help in their recovery,” said Commissioner Gipson. “Additional commodities have been added to CFAP 2, and I thank the Trump administration for making these commodities eligible for the program.” CFAP 2 payments will be made for three categories of commodities – Price Trigger Commodities, Flat-rate Crops and Sales Commodities.  Price trigger commodities are major commodities that meet a minimum five-percent price decline over a specified period of time. Flat-rate crops either do not meet the five-percent price decline trigger or do not have data available to calculate a price change.  Sales commodities eligible for CFAP 2 include specialty crops, aquaculture, nursery crops and floriculture, and other commodities not included in the price trigger and flat-rate payment categories.  The full list of eligible commodities outlined by payment category can be viewed at www.farmers.gov/cfap/commodities. Under CFAP 2, there is a payment limitation of $250,000 per person or entity for all commodities combined. Applicants who are corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships may qualify for additional payment limits when members actively provide personal labor or personal management for the farming operation. In addition, this special payment limitation provision has been expanded to include trusts and estates for both CFAP 1 and 2. Producers will also have to certify that they meet the Adjusted Gross Income limitation of $900,000 unless at least 75 percent or more of their income is derived from farming, ranching or forestry-related activities. Producers must also be in compliance with Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation provisions. The application process for payments began on September 21. For a complete list of eligible commodities, payment rates and application submissions, producers should contact their local Farm Service Agency office or visit www.farmers.gov/cfap.

October won't be as festive in the Wesson area this year, but it looks like it may be healthier. Due to continuing COVID-19 concerns, the Wesson Volunteer Fire Department and Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce cancelled two traditional events that normally attract thousands of visitors with arts and crafts and fleas vendors, food and entertainment: the Wesson Flea Market on October 17 and the Ole Brook Festival on the first weekend in October. The announcements came at a time when Mississippi is seeing an 80 percent decline in new COVID-19 cases across the state, which Governor Tate Reeves attributes to the commitment of people to mask-wearing and social distancing. The festival cancellations answered the Governor's call for people not to become complacent. "The numbers are going down," he said. "Let's be happy about that, but let's not rest. Let's not ignore it. Let's fight and continue to crush this virus." Reeves encouraged county leaders to enforce his executive orders to wear masks, limit crowd sizes, as the festival cancellations will do, and curb restaurant capacities. With the school year starting, he extended his orders to encompass crowd sizes at extracurricular events, such as football games and band concerts, which will be limited to two spectators per participant. Copiah County has reported slightly more than one thousand COVID-19 cases, with 30 deaths, and Lincoln Country's case toll is less than one thousand, with 50 deaths.

By: Stan Popovich Do you know a friend or loved one who suffers from fear, anxiety, and depression and do not know what to do? It can be difficult to watch someone you know struggle with their mental health and not be able to do anything about it. As a result, here are six important tips on how to help the person you care about in these kinds of situations. 1. Learn as much as you can in managing anxiety and depression: There are many books and information that will educate you on how to deal with fear and anxiety. Share this information with the person who is struggling with their mental health. 2. Be understanding and patient with the person struggling: Dealing with depression and anxiety can be difficult for the person so do not add more problems than what is already there. Do not get into arguments with the person who is having a difficult time with their mental health. 3. Talk to the person instead of talking at them: It is important not to lecture the person who is struggling with anxiety and depression. Talk to the person about their issues without getting upset. Most people will listen if you approach them in the right manner. 4. Remind the person the importance of getting help: One way to convince the person who is struggling with fear and depression is to tell them what may happen if they don’t get some assistance. Anxiety and depression can be difficult to manage and usually these mental health issues won’t go away by themselves. 5. Find out why the person won’t seek assistance: Address the issues on why the person will not get the necessary help. Many people who are struggling are fearful and frustrated. Try to find out the reasons why he or she won’t get the help they need and then try to find ways that will overcome their resistance of seeking treatment. 6. Talk to a counselor: Talk to a professional counselor on how you can help your friend or relative with their mental health struggles. A counselor can give you advice and ideas on how to help out your friend. Your main goal is to get the person who is struggling to seek help from a mental health specialist. BIOGRAPHY Stan Popovich is the author of the popular managing fear book, “A Layman’s Guide To Managing Fear”. For more information about Stan’s book and to get some free mental health advice, please visit Stan’s website at https://managingfear.com/blog

A road is a road is a road! Not so, say Wesson Aldermen. Some motorists who visited the Wesson municipal park created a new road from the parking area on Church Street to Spring Street. "They would enter the parking area from the east on Church Street and exit on the west on their non-road to Spring Street," Mayor Alton Shaw explained. "In truth, the park was not supposed to have separate entry and exit roads." There were many complaints about use of the non-road and the Aldermen saw it as safety a hazard, Mayor Shaw said. So the non-road is now no road by vote of the Aldermen. "We've blocked off access to the west exit," Shaw said. "If you're going to the municipal park, there is just one way in and one way out."

When the SpaceX Endeavour Crew Dragon spacecraft splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico last month, helicopters operated by Tim (left) and Brian (right) were there to meet it after a fuel stop at Lincoln County-Brookhaven (LC- B) Airport. Tim brought Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken back from the Gulf to Pensacola, where they caught a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) jet to Houston. Brian's helicopter was there to back him up. On the Dragon, Behnken and Hurley returned from a 62-day space station stay during which they spent more than 100 hours working on science investigations and participating in four spacewalks. LC-B Airport Manager John Coleman says Tim and Brian like to drop off at the local facility to fuel up, and may make it a regular stop as NASA and SpaceX continue their launchings.

JACKSON, MS – Multiple arrests have been made in a joint investigation of child endangerment involving drugs in Pike County, Mississippi. On September 15, 2020, Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics McComb District Office received multiple complaints about a video on social media that featured an adult giving a toddler marijuana to smoke. MBN Agents determined that Kalie Green originally recorded the video on Snapchat. MBN subsequently contacted the Pike County Sheriff’s Office for assistance in the investigation. MBN Agents and Pike County Deputies visited several addresses before locating Green, A.W., and the toddler (A.W.’s son) at a residence in Pike County. Agents interviewed Green and A.W. and learned that both had knowledge of the toddler being allowed to smoke marijuana. It was also learned that A.W. had allowed the toddler to smoke marijuana multiple times in the past. Green, A.W., and the toddler were transported to Pike County Sheriff’s Office for further interview. The Department of Child Protection Services met with Deputies at the Pike County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the welfare of the toddler. At the conclusion of the investigation, MDCPS took custody of the toddler. Green and A.W. identified the individual in the video that offered the toddler marijuana as William Albright and indicated that this event occurred at Albright’s home in McComb, Mississippi. MBN Agents and Pike County Deputies traveled to Albright’s residence and developed probable cause to obtain a search warrant. During execution of the search warrant, Agents found that Albright and his live-in girlfriend, Samantha Dykes, were not home. Agents subsequently located approximately 50 dosage units of a Schedule V Controlled Substance and multiple items of marijuana paraphernalia. As Agents were finishing execution of the search warrant, Albright and Dykes arrived at the residence. When questioned about the incident recorded on Snapchat, Albright admitted that he had allowed the toddler to smoke marijuana. As a result of this investigation:   William Albright, 46, of McComb, MS, was charged with Distribution of Marijuana, Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, and Possession of Paraphernalia.   A.W., 26, of McComb, MS, was charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana.   Kalie Green, 24, of Summit, MS, was charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.   Samantha Dykes, 51, of McComb, MS, was charged with Misdemeanor Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Attorney General Lynn Fitch has secured an agreement to obtain $1,763,071.28 in debt relief for former ITT Tech students in Mississippi as part of a settlement with 48 attorneys general and the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. “Today’s settlement will deliver more than $1.7 million directly into the pockets of students targeted by PEAKS Trust’s predatory actions, many of whom continue to suffer the economic impacts of astronomical interest rates,” said Attorney General Lynn Fitch. “This settlement should serve as a warning to other bad actors who take advantage of financially vulnerable Mississippians. My office will continue to seek justice, ensuring there are severe consequences for illegal actions against consumers in our state.” Nationally, the settlement will result in debt relief of approximately $330 million for 35,000 borrowers who have outstanding principal balances. The settlement is with PEAKS Trust, a private loan program run by the for-profit college, ITT, and affiliated with Deutsche Bank entities. PEAKS was formed after the 2008 financial crisis when private sources of lending available to for-profit colleges dried up. ITT had operated campuses in Madison, Mississippi. ITT developed a plan with PEAKS to offer students temporary credit to cover the gap in tuition between federal student aid and the full cost of the education. ITT filed bankruptcy in 2016 amid investigations by state attorneys general and following action by the U.S. Department of Education to restrict ITT’s access to federal student aid. Students will need to do nothing to receive the debt relief. The notices, which will be sent directly to those affected, will explain their rights under the settlement. Students may direct questions to PEAKS at customerservice@peaksloans.com or 866-747-0273, or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at (855) 411-2372. In June 2019, Mississippi was also part of a $168 million settlement that resulted in debt relief for 18,664 former ITT students. That agreement was with Student CU Connect CUSO, LLC, which also offered loans to finance students’ tuition at ITT Tech. According to the Assurance of Voluntary Compliance filed Tuesday: ITT and PEAKS knew or should have known that the students would not be able to repay the temporary credit when it became due nine months later. Many students complained that they thought the temporary credit was like a federal loan and would not be due until six months after they graduated. When the temporary credit became due, ITT pressured and coerced students into accepting loans from PEAKS, which for many students carried high interest rates, far above rates for federal loans. Pressure tactics used by ITT included pulling students out of class and threatening to expel them if they did not accept the loan terms. Many of the ITT students were from low-income backgrounds and were left with the choice of enrolling in the PEAKS loans or dropping out and losing any benefit of the credits they had earned, because ITT’s credits would not transfer to most schools. The default rate on the PEAKS loans is projected to exceed 80%, due to both the high cost of the loans as well as the lack of success ITT graduates had getting jobs that earned enough to make repayment feasible. The defaulted loans continue to affect students’ credit ratings and are usually not dischargeable in bankruptcy. Under the settlement, PEAKS has agreed that it will forgo collection of the outstanding loans and cease doing business. PEAKS will send notices to borrowers about the cancelled debt and ensure that automatic payments are cancelled. The settlement also requires the PEAKS to supply credit reporting agencies with information to update credit information for affected borrowers. In addition to Mississippi, the settlement was signed by the attorneys general of Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Join in the effort and Fight Flu, Mississippi! Flu Fighters, a coalition of Mississippi associations and agencies, has united to encourage all Mississippians to get their flu shot this year. The Institutions of Higher Learning, the Mississippi Association of Family Physicians, the Mississippi Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics, the Mississippi Hospital Association, the Mississippi Nurses Association, the Mississippi State Department of Health, and the Mississippi State Medical Association invite the public to join us in the effort and Fight Flu, Mississippi! A flu shot is the best way to prevent the flu and its potentially serious complications. This year, getting your flu shot can save others too. Even though the flu shot does not protect against COVID-19, it can help keep Mississippians healthy and prevent hospitalizations during the pandemic. The 2018-2019 flu season alone saw over half a million hospitalizations. During this pandemic, hospitals are already overstretched. One way you can do your part is by taking the proper precautions to lower your risk of getting the flu and COVID — including getting your flu shot. A flu shot is recommended for everyone six months and older, including pregnant women. Individuals that are at most risk for getting severely ill from the flu are young children, pregnant women, people with certain chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes, heart disease or lung disease, and people aged 65 years and older. It takes approximately two weeks after flu shot for your body to develop protection against the flu, which lasts about six months. “Because the viruses that cause flu and COVID-19 might spread at the same time this fall and winter, getting a flu vaccine is particularly important as a way to reduce the amount of flu disease and symptoms that may be confused with COVID-19, and to reduce stress on the U.S. healthcare system,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in their recent flu vaccination recommendations. According to the CDC, getting a flu shot reduces the risk of being admitted to the ICU with flu by 82%. Flu shots are offered at hospitals, health care providers’ offices, clinics, pharmacies, schools, college health centers and from many employers. Find a flu shot in your area at VaccineFinder.org. For more information, follow the Flu Fighters on social media with the #FightFluMS hashtag. ### The Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning governs the public universities in Mississippi, including Alcorn State University; Delta State University; Jackson State University; Mississippi State University including the Mississippi State University Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine; Mississippi University for Women; Mississippi Valley State University; the University of Mississippi including the University of Mississippi Medical Center; and the University of Southern Mississippi. The Mississippi Association of Family Physicians has over 1,100 members consisting of physicians, residents, and medical students. Its mission is to support Family Medicine physicians as they improve the health of all Mississippians. The Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is a professional membership organization of more than 325 Mississippi pediatricians, both primary care providers and subspecialists. The mission of the Chapter is to promote the health and well-being of all children in Mississippi. The chapter is one of the 66 autonomous yet affiliated chapters of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The Mississippi Hospital Association is the statewide trade organization dedicated to effectively serving the health care needs of Mississippi through serving those who serve us all - our state's hospitals and their employees. The Mississippi Nurses Association is the professional association for all registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses in Mississippi.  MNA successfully represents, advocates, and lobbies for nurses across all specialties and roles through a number of activities, events, programs, forums, workshops, and collaborations. The Mississippi State Department of Health mission is to promote and protect the health of the citizens of Mississippi. The Mississippi State Medical Association is the largest physician advocacy organization in Mississippi, representing nearly 5,000 physicians and medical student

Jackson, Miss. (August 31, 2020) – The Mississippi Science Fest (MSF), presented by C Spire, is the LeFleur Museum District’s (LMD) signature event which will take place virtually for 2020 on September 18 and 19. After drawing over 6,500 visitors in 2019, MSF remains committed to the goal of introducing new educational opportunities in STEM industries to Mississippi children in hopes of bringing about a brighter future for the residents and upcoming workforce of our state. “The importance of computer science education and the need for computer science professionals has been on center stage since our global public health emergency began in March,” said Carla Lewis, Chief Technology Officer for C Spire and a principal partner with the LeFleur Museum District for the fifth annual Mississippi Science Fest. “While much of this year’s program will be virtual, the central role of the internet and the professionals who write the code that powers much of the software that is the engine for this amazing technology has never been more critical to everyone’s quality of life.” This year’s event will include a two-day schedule filled with video content available through the LMD Facebook page showcasing science exploration and activities with exhibitors in a variety of STEM fields including NASA, the Mississippi Polymer Institute, NOAA-National Weather Service, and many others. For the first time in conjunction with the virtual event, Mississippi Science Fest Activity Kits are available for families to experience STEM activities together at home. Each kit contains instructions, video demonstrations, and supplies for eight curated activities and experiments for families to complete together. MSF Activity Kits are $15 and available for purchase by visiting mssciencefest.org. “The LMD team is excited to share these fun STEM activities during this year’s virtual Mississippi Science Fest!” said LMD President and Director of MDWFP’s Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. “We believe that experiences like this help to create the next generation of problem solvers who lead the way to a brighter future.” The Virtual Mississippi Science Fest will take place on September 18 and 19, 2020 on the LeFleur Museum District Facebook page (www.facebook.com/LeFleurMuseumDistrict). For a full schedule of the virtual content and to purchase Mississippi Science Fest Activity Kits, visit www.mssciencefest.org. About the LeFleur Museum District The LeFleur Museum District (LMD) promotes four uniquely different museums and is located at a one-quarter mile stretch, just off I-55 and Lakeland Drive in Jackson, MS. Featuring the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum, the Mississippi Children’s Museum, and the MDWFP’s Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, the LMD’s mission is to inspire visitors from around the region and nation with a sense of wonder. LMD creates opportunities for growth for all museums involved through joint events and cross-promotion of individual activities. Associations like the LeFleur Museum District are important developments to this region’s creative economy. The district partners with nearby restaurants and hotels to build the area as a premier destination for visitors. For more information, visit LeFleurMuseumDistrict.com. About C Spire and the C Spire Foundation C Spire is a diversified telecommunications and technology services company that provides world-class customer- inspired service and a superior comprehensive suite of wireless communications, high-speed Internet access and a range of other telecommunications products and services to consumers and businesses. The C Spire Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and its mission is to support STEM education that strengthens digital literacy, technology and professional skills development for students in grades K-12 and at institutions of higher learning in Mississippi. For more information about C Spire or the C Spire Foundation, visit www.cspire.com or follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cspire or Twitter at www.twitter.com/cspire.