SUMMARY: South Central Regional Medical Center recently held its annual volunteer awards ceremony and appreciation reception, where they honored 43 volunteers who collectively contributed over 7,000 hours of service. These volunteers traditionally assisted in areas like the emergency department, Children's Academy offices, and nursing homes. Awards were given for Caring Teen Volunteer of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. The hospital acknowledged that they hadn't been able to honor their volunteers since 2019, and expressed gratitude for their dedication. They also encouraged others to get involved by visiting their website for more information on volunteering opportunities at the hospital.

Medical center honors its volunteers Thursday.

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SUMMARY: Christians around the country participated in the National Day of Prayer, with various gatherings held in the Pine Belt region. One such event in Collins saw dozens of people praying for family, government, entertainment, military, and peace. Participants emphasized the importance of prayer as a way to communicate with God, shed light on darkness, and seek peace for the country and the world. The theme of this year's event was “Light up the World,” highlighting the power of prayer to bring light into a dark world. The National Day of Prayer has been observed since 1952, with President Ronald Reagan moving the date to the first Thursday in May.

National Day of Prayer observed by Pine Belt faithful.

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SUMMARY: Former Pedal Elementary School teacher Tyler SH turned himself in to police and is facing multiple charges related to sex crimes and inappropriate conduct with students. The charges include touching a child for lustful purposes and disseminating sexually explicit material. SH was an award-winning teacher and is accused of providing alcohol and marijuana to teenagers at his residence in Pedal. The investigation started with an allegation from a concerned parent and there are currently three male victims identified. Pedal school district superintendent Dr. Matthew Dylan stated that the safety and welfare of students is the top priority. SH was booked in Forest County Jail with a bond set at $125,000. Further details will be provided at 6:00 PM, including when the school district alerted the police and additional information from the Pedal police chief.

According to officials, Tyler Shows turned himself in to the Petal Police Department Thursday afternoon, with his attorney by his side.

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