SUMMARY: Calhoun Academy, led by head coach Benny Bryant, is motivated to return to the state championship after narrowly losing 32-26 last season. Senior running back Layton Logan, who rushed for 1,000 yards as a junior, aims to lead the team to victory in his final year. Despite losing key players, the returning offensive line boasts strong chemistry, essential for their run game. The team's focus on grueling conditioning is vital in eight-man football, as all players participate in every play. Calhoun Academy's season begins on August 23 against DeSoto, with the goal of winning the state championship.

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SUMMARY: The Assembly Church in Columbus, Mississippi, is assisting families facing rising grocery costs by providing bags of free food. Each bag, valued at over $75, helps families allocate their limited funds to other essentials. Outreach Pastor Andy Setiawan emphasized the church's mission to support the community amid inflation, stating it also serves to glorify God. In addition to groceries, the church collaborates with Fairview Baptist Church to offer prayer, clothing, and showers to those in need, creating a welcoming environment for physical and spiritual support. The Assembly Church has been providing this assistance for over three years.

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SUMMARY: “Beauty with a Purpose,” created by Mariana Pearson, is a unique pageant for children and adults with special needs. Inspired by her friend Braelyn and a young girl she babysits with trisomy, Pearson aims to provide participants a memorable experience of dressing up and celebrating. The event took place at The Barn at Harmony Farms in Amory, Mississippi, where all participants received a crown, sash, and flowers, along with donated dresses. Pearson emphasizes creating joyful memories for families, and the event was offered free of charge to ensure accessibility for all.

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