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Hub City veterans groups leading effort to collect donations for Florida relief
SUMMARY: Members of the Hattiesburg veterans community are leading relief efforts for storm survivors in Florida, collecting donations from veterans, local churches, Scout Troops, and individuals. Hattiesburg VFW Post 3036 is central to this initiative, emphasizing community involvement. They are accepting supplies and cash donations daily and will host a major relief drive on Saturday. Additionally, the local Marine Corps League is also gathering supplies, with drop-off times on Thursday and Friday. Several American Legion posts and other organizations are participating, with plans for trucks to deliver the collected items to Florida next week. For more information on donating, visit their website.
Hub City veterans groups leading effort to collect donations for Florida relief.
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Wesley House in Meridian marks 120 years of community service
SUMMARY: Brandy Ray, the executive director of the Wesley House, highlighted the organization’s 120 years of service at a recent event. To celebrate this milestone, they launched a fundraiser aiming to raise $120,000 in 120 days, with the final day coinciding with Thanksgiving. The Wesley House offers various services, including a food pantry, clothing, low-cost preschool, and advocacy programs, mostly reliant on donations rather than grants. Community involvement is encouraged through events like an upcoming golf tournament and open house, where people can learn about the organization’s history and contribute. The Wesley House has been a vital resource for the community for over a century.
Other than some grants it receives, Wesley House depends on donations. Call 601-485-4736. For more Local News from WTOK: …
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Blitz 16 Player of the Week-Marvin Moore
SUMMARY: The season opened for Callaway at The Hump on November 7 against Memphis. This week‘s Blitz 16 Player of the Week is Callaway Senior running back Marvin Moore, who had an outstanding performance during Homecoming. He rushed for 218 yards, scored four touchdowns, and added a punt return for another touchdown. Congratulations to Marvin Moore for being named the Blitz 16 Player of the Week!
Callaway senior running back Marvin Moore is this week’s Blitz 16 Player of the Week winner. Moore totaled 290 all purpose yards with 5 touchdowns to pace Callaway to a homecoming victory last Thursday night. Congrats to Marvin Moore!
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Poll workers being trained for November election
SUMMARY: Hinds County election officials are actively training poll workers for the upcoming November election, just weeks away. Hinds County Election Commission Chair Shirley Varnado emphasized the importance of pairing less experienced workers with seasoned staff. In nearby Rankin County, Election Commissioner Tonya Rivers noted their team is fully staffed and has conducted multiple training sessions on equipment and state-required procedures. Both Varnado and Rivers encourage voters to verify their polling locations, be prepared for possible lines, and make informed voting decisions. Election day is set for November 5th, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Election commissioners say they have enough poll workers for Nov. 5 election
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