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SUMMARY: The Petal High School band hosted its fourth annual Gary Graves Memorial Invitational, featuring 29 participating bands from across the state competing for awards. Held at Panther Stadium, the event included exhibitions by Pearl River, William Carey, and Petal marching bands. Organizers emphasized the Invitational as a fundraiser and a supportive gathering rather than a competitive clash among bands. The event honors Gary Graves, a beloved educator and band member, who made significant contributions to the Petal School District and was known as a WGI judge for various music ensembles. His legacy continues through this annual competition.

Petal High School welcomed 29 marching bands to Panther Stadium Saturday.

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SUMMARY: A single-vehicle crash in Jones County resulted in the death of 77-year-old Mike Walters from the Ovette Community. Jones County Coroner Burl Hall confirmed Walters, who had celebrated his birthday just two days prior, was involved in an accident with a pickup truck on Monok Road on Friday evening around 8:00 p.m. Walters was pronounced dead at the scene by responding deputies.

Ovett man dies in single-vehicle accident.

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SUMMARY: Southern Miss celebrated homecoming with fans donning black and gold despite the Golden Eagles’ disappointing loss to Arkansas State, which ended 44-28, leaving them at 1-6 for the season. The festivities included a parade featuring the pride of Mississippi marching band, sororities, and the homecoming court. In Jones County, a car accident claimed the life of 77-year-old Mike Walters. Meanwhile, a new community organization, “Enough is Enough,” hosted an event to combat gun violence, sharing personal stories to raise awareness. Additionally, the Petal High School band organized a memorial invitational in honor of Gary Graves, while breast cancer awareness events took place in Hattiesburg.

10pm Headlines 10/19

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