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Ridgeland police arrest man after standoff
SUMMARY: During a standoff in Lakeview Cove, the suspect, Eric McLain, fired multiple shots, hitting a nearby trailer. Police Chief Brian Myers mentioned that McLain has been charged with shooting into an occupied dwelling. Thankfully, no injuries were reported during the incident.
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NFL player and Calhoun City native Kemon Hall hosted his 3rd annual summer football camp Saturday
SUMMARY: Hometown hero Keeman Hall, a San Francisco 49ers cornerback and Calhoun City native, brought his NFL wisdom to local kids during his annual camp. Hall emphasized the importance of hard work and readiness, critical lessons for aspiring athletes. This is the third consecutive year Hall has hosted the camp in his hometown. He aims to show kids from small towns like Calhoun City that they can succeed at higher levels. Participants, like 6-year-old Logan Jennings, cherished memorable moments from Hall's coaching. The camp focuses on instilling professional standards and intensity in young athletes, encouraging them to take the game seriously while having fun.
Kemon Hall plays for the 49ers at cornerback and grew up in Calhoun City. He returned to his hometown field Saturday to share his pro football wisdom with kids just like him.
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Wall of Heroes dedicated to organ donors at Forrest General Hospital
SUMMARY: Joel Stevens, Development Coordinator at Forest General Hospital and a certified procurement transplant coordinator at the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA), and Vicky Shoemake, a Family Care Specialist with MORA, joined us to discuss their roles. They highlighted the dedication of a Wall of Heroes, honoring organ donors and their families. Vicky spoke about the emotional challenge of discussing organ donation with grieving families and the importance of offering hope through donation. Joel explained the process of coordinating organ transplants with transplant centers. Their work underscores the significance of honoring donors and supporting their families.
Forrest General Hospital is raising awareness about the need for life-saving organ donations and honoring those who've already made the sacrifice.
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Interview: Forks & Corks fundraiser set for July 27 in Starkville
SUMMARY: “Forks and Corks,” an annual restaurant competition and wine-tasting event in Starkville, is fast approaching. The event supports low-cost arts education for children and is organized by the Starkville Area Arts Council (SAAC). Program Coordinator Juliet Reed explains that SAAC, a local nonprofit active for over 25 years, offers free or low-cost arts programming for all ages, including the Cotton District Arts Festival. This year's fundraiser, set for July 27th at the newly renovated State Theater, features a '90s back-to-school theme. With a goal to raise $20,000, proceeds will fund arts education programs like Art Partners and Art in the Park.
Forks & Corks is a fundraiser for the Starkville Area Arts Council.
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