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What’s Happening: Community volleyball camp in Tupelo, Booneville fall festival and more
SUMMARY: This weekend in North Mississippi, numerous exciting events are happening. A free community volleyball camp for ages 8-17 will take place in Tupelo. The Boom Fall Festival in Boonville features 13-year-old blues guitarist John Clayton at 10:00 AM. In Tupelo, the Parks Department hosts a free outdoor screening of Disney-Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” at Ballard Park, starting at dusk. Additionally, there’s a ballroom dance competition at the Furniture Market Building, with Sunday morning tickets still available, benefiting vocal and dance scholarships. For local events, submit details to Studio 9 at WTVA.com. Have fun!
Multiple events happening this weekend, including a fall festival in Booneville and a dancing competition in Tupelo.
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Kosciusko daycare in disarray after kids wandered away and owner’s arrest
SUMMARY: Parents in Atala County are concerned about the safety of their children after two kids wandered onto a busy highway near We Kit’s daycare. Fortunately, they were unharmed. The incident occurred on October 3, leading to the daycare’s owner, Wonder Hood, turning herself in for child neglect, resulting in her release on bond. Following the incident, the daycare has been closed, leaving some parents without childcare options, creating a challenging situation for working families. Local businesses expressed concerns about the highway’s dangers, emphasizing the ongoing risks in the area. Authorities have yet to provide further updates.
A daycare in Kosciusko is in disarray after several kids wandered away which led to the owner’s arrest for neglect.
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Tishomingo County sheriff opens precinct in Golden
SUMMARY: Residents of southern Tishomingo County, particularly in Golden, are set to experience quicker response times from the sheriff’s department due to a new precinct established in the local volunteer fire department. Located on Front Street, this precinct shortens the distance for deputies, who previously had to travel 24 miles from the main office in Auka, which could take about 30 minutes. Local officials and residents have expressed excitement over the increased police presence, emphasizing the importance of safety and quicker response in emergencies. Sheriff Jamie Stewart notes the significant impact on community security and officer safety.
The Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department opened a new precinct in Golden.
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SAFE gearing up for domestic violence awareness event
SUMMARY: Safe Incorporated is hosting a “Paint the Town Purple” event in Tupelo this evening to raise awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Scheduled from 4 PM to 6 PM at Fair Park, the event will feature snacks, face painting, and games, supported by local businesses and community agencies. Safe Incorporated, a domestic violence shelter and rape crisis center, aims to educate the public about the realities of domestic violence, which often goes unrecognized. The organization has helped numerous families and emphasizes the importance of community awareness and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
SAFE, Inc. is gearing up for its “Paint the Town Purple” community event in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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