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  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:53 PM EDT2013-05-08 22:53:09 GMT
    Overcoming adversity is an understatement when it comes to this week's Wednesday's Child. 6 year old Aeron is always upbeat. He is in a wheelchair but against the odds he has learned to walk on his own.
    Overcoming adversity is an understatement when it comes to this week's Wednesday's Child. 6 year old Aeron is always upbeat. He is in a wheelchair but against the odds he has learned to walk on his own.

  • Wednesday, April 24 2013 7:50 PM EDT2013-04-24 23:50:23 GMT
    There is nothing harder for siblings than being separated. Two weeks ago we talked with 12 year old Milton who is the oldest of a sibling group of five. This week we talk with one of his four sisters,
    There is nothing harder for siblings than being separated. Two weeks ago we talked with 12 year old Milton who is the oldest of a sibling group of five. This week we talk with one of his four sisters, 10 year old Breshundra.

  • Wednesday, April 17 2013 4:35 PM EDT2013-04-17 20:35:52 GMT
    This week's Wednesday's Child is 12-years-old and says he is waiting for the chance to go hunting and fishing with his very own dad. He is in the 6th grade and says his number one hope for a forever family
    This week's Wednesday's Child is 12 year old Kenneth who says he is waiting for the chance to go hunting and fishing with his very own dad.

  • Wednesday, April 3 2013 7:11 PM EDT2013-04-03 23:11:23 GMT
    He is the oldest in a sibling group of five. 12-year-old Milton is known as the family historian. He's 7th grade and says he wants to be a soldier or play in the NFL. It is his Christmas wish to be adopted
    He is the oldest in a sibling group of five. 12-year-old Milton is known as the family historian. He wants to be a soldier after playing the video game "Call of Duty", if not he plans a career in the NFL.

  • Wednesday, March 27 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-03-28 02:38:46 GMT
    She shares the name of a late singer, dreams of a shopping spree and unlimited minutes on the phone. 12 year old Aaliyah is hoping to dial the right number for a forever family on this week's Wednesday's
    12 year old Aaliyah says she was born to shop.  She is hoping to find parents who will help pick out her clothes and provide a home for her and her younger sister on this week's Wednesday's Child.

  • Thursday, March 14 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-03-14 20:06:19 GMT
    She has been moved more than a dozen times in foster care, but 15 year old Traci says she has so much to look forward to in the next year.. Like turning 16, and finding a forever family on this week's
    She has been moved more than a dozen times in foster care, but 15-year-old Traci says she has so much to look forward to in the next year.

  • Wednesday, March 6 2013 10:42 PM EST2013-03-07 03:42:34 GMT
    Just a few months ago they were filled with excitement about the possibility of a placement. That placement did not work and now they are hoping another appearance on Wednesday's Child will help them find
    Just a few months ago they were filled with excitement about the possibility of a placement. That placement did not work and now they are hoping another appearance on Wednesday's Child will help them find a forever family.

  • Wednesday, February 27 2013 9:35 PM EST2013-02-28 02:35:26 GMT
    She wants to be a lawyer and is getting practice sparring with her big sister Temeka. One of the things they don't disagree on is finding a family on this week's Wednesday's Child. Ervinnisha says her
    They don't always agree but there is no argument when it comes to finding a family for two sisters on this week's Wednesday's Child. We talk with Ervinnisha about her hopes of being adopted with her big sister.

  • Wednesday, February 20 2013 9:38 PM EST2013-02-21 02:38:06 GMT
    Temeka is spending her first year in high school. She wants to tell all the stories to her younger sister but they live in separate foster homes. She and her sister have been featured several times and
    16 year old Temeka hopes to be adopted with her younger sister, but for now they share their lives through phone calls, and texts. She's hoping they find a forever family on this week's Wednesday's Child.

  • Wednesday, January 30 2013 7:35 PM EST2013-01-31 00:35:32 GMT
    We learned about a two headed snake at the Natural Science Museum, watched the fish, and this week's Wednesday's Child talked about why she wants to be a social worker. 17-year-old Kapresha wants to be
    17 year old Kapresha says she wants to be adopted but she's afraid. She believes no one wants an older child, but hopes there is someone who will prove her wrong on this week's Wednesday's Child.

  • Wednesday, January 9 2013 7:21 PM EST2013-01-10 00:21:18 GMT
    This week's Wednesday's Child is thrilled to be a teenager. He is matter of fact about most things except when it comes to having his own family. Gadarrius knows when he has had enough and he doesn't mind
    This week's Wednesday's Child is thrilled to be a teenager. He is matter of fact about most things except when it comes to having his own family.

  • Wednesday, November 21 2012 9:42 PM EST2012-11-22 02:42:06 GMT
    Thursday families will gather to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. The holidays can be agony for children waiting to be adopted. This week we have another Wednesday's Child Success Story on a family who adopted
    Thursday families will gather to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. The holidays can be agony for children waiting to be adopted.  3 boys now have their forever families and share their stories on Wednesday's Child.

  • Wednesday, November 14 2012 7:11 PM EST2012-11-15 00:11:28 GMT
    Every adoption story is different. This week we meet 3 and a half year old Chloe and her mother Mandy. Chloe has been with her mother since she was six weeks old. She shares their amazing journey on Wednesday's
    Every adoption story is different. This week we meet 3 and a half year old Chloe and her mother Mandy in a Wednesday's Child success story.

  • Wednesday, November 7 2012 9:36 PM EST2012-11-08 02:36:41 GMT
    November is National Adoption Month. Each year Wendy's Restaurants across the state find unique ways to support adoption efforts in Mississippi. This year through November 30th, by purchasing a Frosty
    We begin National Adoption Month with a Wednesday's Child Success Story. 6 year old Deborah was featured 3 years ago and now has her very own forever family.

  • Wednesday, October 31 2012 7:29 PM EDT2012-10-31 23:29:12 GMT
    This week on Wednesday's Child we meet the last two members of a sibling group of five. 5 year old Quindarius, and 1 year old Trayvion. Quindarius who is called Quinn by his brothers is the prankster
    This week on Wednesday's Child we meet the last two members of a sibling group of five. 5 year old Quindarius, and 1 year old Trayvion.

  • Wednesday, October 10 2012 9:37 PM EDT2012-10-11 01:37:41 GMT
    There is never a dull moment with the group of siblings on this week's Wednesday's Child. They range in age from 1 to 11. The four boys were willing to talk with us , but their 11 year old sister did not
    There is never a dull moment with the group of siblings on this week's Wednesday's Child. They range in age from 1 to 11. The four boys were willing to talk with us , but their 11 year old sister did not want to be featured.

  • Wednesday, October 3 2012 9:51 PM EDT2012-10-04 01:51:24 GMT
    Gabriella is 15 years old, she likes cheerleading and gymnastics. She is ambitious and wants to help other teenagers when she grows up. Gabriella is hoping she will find a special family this week on Wednesday's
    Gabriella is 15 years old, she likes cheerleading and gymnastics. She is ambitious and wants to help other teenagers when she grows up. Gabriella is hoping she will find a special family this week on Wednesday's Child.

  • Wednesday, September 26 2012 9:47 PM EDT2012-09-27 01:47:41 GMT
    This week's Wednesday's Child has been featured with his sister and alone several times since 2008. 15 year old Montavious has grown up in foster care but still hopes he will find a permanent home. We
    This week's Wednesday's Child has been featured with his sister and alone several times since 2008. 15 year old Montavious has grown up in foster care but still hopes he will find a permanent home.

  • Wednesday, September 19 2012 7:52 PM EDT2012-09-19 23:52:12 GMT
    This week's Wednesday's Child is 15 and enjoys school but can't wait to graduate from high school and go to college. 15 year old Kelley opened up about her hopes of being a veterinarian, of finding an
    This week's Wednesday's Child is 15 and enjoys school but can't wait to graduate from high school and go to college.

  • Wednesday, September 12 2012 11:54 PM EDT2012-09-13 03:54:36 GMT
    Just a few months ago they were filled with excitement about the possibility of a placement. That placement did not work out and now they are hoping another appearance on Wednesday's Child will help them
    Just a few months ago they were filled with excitement about the possibility of a placement. That placement did not work out and now Raven and Tywain are hoping another appearance on Wednesday's Child will help them find a forever family.

  • Wednesday, September 5 2012 10:17 PM EDT2012-09-06 02:17:42 GMT
    He has been in foster care almost two years but he says sometimes it seems much longer. Justin was about to celebrate his 14th birthday when he was featured on Wednesday's Child in February. He is still
    He has been in foster care almost two years but he says sometimes it seems much longer. Justin was about to celebrate his 14th birthday when he was featured on Wednesday's Child in February.

  • Thursday, August 23 2012 10:24 AM EDT2012-08-23 14:24:02 GMT
    Plaze usually has a smile. He is very cooperative and friendly. "Tell me what it is like to be 9th grade and starting high school? It's great! Are you excited about it? Yes ma'am. What are you excited
    We first met Plaze in 2008 with his two older sisters. He is now 14 years old and still waiting for a forever family. Maggie Wade has more on this big hearted teenager who is hoping his wait to be apart of a family is over.

  • Wednesday, August 15 2012 6:33 PM EDT2012-08-15 22:33:42 GMT
    Harley says he likes bowling but usually he is not tired. Movie night left him a little wiped out. "Do you like school? Uh umm.. Is there any subject that you like? No. What about reading? Uh..umm. Math?
    With the summer break ending 10 year old Harley wanted to squeeze out the last bit of late night fun watching movies. He was not very energetic when we met, but Harley is a trooper.

  • Wednesday, August 8 2012 8:32 PM EDT2012-08-09 00:32:32 GMT
    It is rare for us to have babies on Wednesday's Child but this week we do. 1 year old Trayvion is the youngest member of a sibling group of five. If you remember their sister did not want to participate
    It is rare for us to have babies on Wednesday's Child but this week we do. 1 year old Trayvion is the youngest member of a sibling group of five.

  • Wednesday, August 1 2012 10:01 PM EDT2012-08-02 02:01:36 GMT
    He is determined, stubborn, always thinking of a way to have fun with his siblings, and can fake an illness anytime he does not want to do something, like an interview. 5 year old Quindarius, who his siblings
    He is determined, stubborn, always thinking of a way to have fun with his siblings, and can fake an illness anytime he does not want to do something, like an interview. Meet 5 year old Quindarius on this week's Wednesday's Child.

  • Wednesday, July 25 2012 9:23 PM EDT2012-07-26 01:23:56 GMT
    His brothers call him "the good one". 7 year old Keshun enjoys school, and roughing it up with his brothers. Keshun doesn't talk a lot but like his brothers he's a sports fan, and dreams of race cars.
    His brothers call him "the good one". 7 year old Keshun enjoys school, and roughing it up with his brothers.

  • Wednesday, July 18 2012 10:04 PM EDT2012-07-19 02:04:52 GMT
    Last week on Wednesday's Child, we met a sibling group of five. Their sister, who is almost 12, did not want to be featured. This week, we begin taking a closer look at each child
    This week on Wednesday's Child, we begin taking a closer look at four boys and their hopes of being adopted together. We start with 9-year-old Kevin.

  • Wednesday, July 4 2012 10:59 PM EDT2012-07-05 02:59:48 GMT
    This Independence Day 11 children are celebrating their independence from foster care. Mass adoptions are held around the state each year. The most recent was held Friday at the Lincoln County Chancery
    This Independence Day 11 children are celebrating their independence from foster care. A mass adoption was held in Lincoln County with 8 adoptive families on this week's Wednesday's Child.

  • Wednesday, June 20 2012 8:26 PM EDT2012-06-21 00:26:15 GMT
    They argue one minute and make up the next. They are true sisters who hope to be reunited under one roof. 14 year old Ervinnisha likes to be called Nene, and 16 year old Tameka is hoping they find a place
    They argue one minute and make up the next. They are true sisters who hope to be reunited under one roof. 14 year old Ervinnisha likes to be called Nene, and 16 year old Tameka is hoping they find a place to call home.

  • Wednesday, June 13 2012 9:26 PM EDT2012-06-14 01:26:05 GMT
    This week's Wednesday's Child is an athlete who got the thrill of a life time. We met at Trustmark Park in Pearl where he met some of the team members for the Mississippi Braves. Ramello was first featured
    His life in foster care inspired members of an NFL team to surprise this week's Wednesday's Child. Not just any team, it was his favorite, the New England Patriots.

  • Wednesday, June 6 2012 7:57 PM EDT2012-06-06 23:57:54 GMT
    Donald says he feels alone since the death of his mother. He has spent the last ten years in foster care. But he is also hopeful of finding a forever family on this week's Wednesday's Child. Donald was
    Donald says he feels alone since the death of his mother. He has spent the last ten years in foster care. But he is also hopeful of finding a forever family on this week's Wednesday's Child.

  • Thursday, May 31 2012 12:38 AM EDT2012-05-31 04:38:39 GMT
    She has been separated from her siblings since she was four years old. Now at 18 Annie is about to finish her senior year in high school and her sister Briana has been adopted. Her hope now is to at least
    She has been separated from her siblings since she was four years old. Now at 18 Annie is about to finish her senior year in high school and her sister Briana has been adopted.

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    Judge Bill Gowan's Hinds County courtroom is in session for the 6th day of the James Hutto murder trial. Hutto, who is known for making obnoxious outbursts in court, has already made several erratic
    After 6 days of testimony, evidence and many loud and obnoxious outbursts by Hutto, a jury has unanimously found him guilty of capital murder.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:46:35 GMT
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  • Friday, May 24 2013 8:30 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:30:42 GMT
    Yesterday we first told you about two parents of Boyd Elementary school students, who say their children were sexually assaulted by another student. The parents were furious that no action had been taken
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