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Democratic Senate candidate Ty Pinkins visits Jackson County months before Election Day
SUMMARY: Democratic Senate candidate Ty Pinkins visited Union Baptist Church in Pascagoula, South Mississippi, addressing congregants without requesting votes directly. Pinkins shared his personal journey and faith, aiming to connect on a deeper level. He recounted an encounter with a woman in Vicksburg who asked about his life rather than his political ambitions. Pinkins detailed his upbringing, including his mother's early challenges and working in cotton fields from a young age. He concluded by urging the black community, especially black men, to register and vote, emphasizing the importance of civic participation ahead of the upcoming November 5th election.
Democratic Senate candidate Ty Pinkins paid a visit to South Mississippi on Sunday, sitting on the front row at Union Baptist Church in Pascagoula.
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LIVE: Police searching for suspects after vandalism of Wiggins church
SUMMARY: Good morning, and thank you for joining WX at midday. I'm Jamie Doris. Police in Wiggins are investigating vandalism and attempted arson at the Church of Latter-Day Saints over the weekend. Noah Noble reports live from the scene that someone broke into the church, smashed a glass door, and wrote obscenities and messages like “you don't belong here” on the walls. An attempted fire burnt itself out without causing further damage. The crime was discovered by church members on Sunday morning. The State Fire Marshal and Mississippi Bureau of Investigations are involved, and the case could be classified as a hate crime. Further details will be provided in the Evening News.
Officials are searching for suspects after the vandalism of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Hall Street in Wiggins.
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Amazing Women of South Mississippi: Highlighting Velma Barker
SUMMARY: In a feature on WXXV News 25's Amazing Women of South Mississippi, Velma Barker discusses her community service work, including over 30 years as a bus monitor, which allowed her to spend more time with her children. She founded the nonprofit Backpack Buddies to address food insecurity among children. The organization provides weekend food supplies for students in need, initially serving 10 students and expanding with community support. Velma emphasizes the importance of volunteerism, highlighting how essential it is to help those who struggle with basic needs. Her contributions have garnered appreciation for her impact on the community.
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