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By the People, for the People
Marshall County Schools Hosts 'Meant to be Close' Film Event for Parents
The free educational event focuses on infant sleep safety and features a screening of the film 'Meant to be Close'.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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Marshall County Schools is inviting parents to attend a free educational event on infant sleep safety next month. The event will feature a screening of the film 'Meant to be Close', which draws on the experiences of real parents, medical professionals, and community leaders to guide families through important choices surrounding safe sleep practices for babies. Coroners from McCracken and Marshall counties will speak at the event and lead a Q&A session following the film.
Why it matters
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is an alarming trend that has prompted officials in the region to take action. This event aims to provide critical information to new and expecting parents to help them make informed decisions about safe sleep for their infants.
The details
The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Marshall County Public Library. It will feature a screening of the film 'Meant to be Close', which is designed to educate parents on safe sleep practices for infants. After the film, McCracken County Coroner Amanda Melton and Marshall County Coroner Kenny Pratt will speak about their concerns regarding SIDS trends in the region and lead a Q&A session.
- The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m.
The players
Amanda Melton
McCracken County Coroner who established a review group after identifying alarming trends in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Kenny Pratt
Marshall County Coroner who will speak at the event alongside Amanda Melton.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
The takeaway
This event highlights the importance of educating new and expecting parents on safe sleep practices for infants in order to address the alarming trend of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in the region.
