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Interview: Water Valley’s Watermelon Carnival set for Aug. 2-3
SUMMARY: The annual Watermelon Fest in Water Valley is set for August 2nd and 3rd, as announced by the 2024 Watermelon Queen, Haley Jones. The festival is a significant community event that fosters friendships and welcomes new faces, featuring various vendors and games. Haley expressed her honor in holding the title, highlighting the scholarship she received, which aids her in cosmetology school. Her favorite festival indulgence is funnel cake, and she emphasizes the importance of friendships formed throughout her pageant experience. She encourages everyone nearby to join the festivities and enjoy the community atmosphere.
Water Valley’s 54th annual Watermelon Carnival is taking place Aug. 2-3 at the city park.
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McClean Fletcher Center
SUMMARY: The transcript discusses November as National Childhood Grief Awareness Month, highlighting the significant impact of grief on children, particularly in Mississippi. The state ranks third nationally in the number of children affected by the death of a parent or sibling. The center mentioned encourages listening, providing a safe space for children to express emotions, and facilitating discussions around their grief. Children engage in various activities, such as physical outlets and writing messages to their loved ones. Volunteers often experience personal healing through their work, underscoring the emotional complexity involved in supporting grieving children.
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Quilting and Crafting
SUMMARY: The speaker reflects on their crafting journey, starting in Pocahontas, Mississippi, where quilting was a childhood activity due to limited toys. During the pandemic, they revisited crochet and then quilting, producing over 30 quilts. They emphasize the importance of improvisation and following patterns, beginning with a simple nine-patch quilt. The speaker also mentions teaching others to quilt, believing talents are meant to be shared. They showcase various quilts, including a memory quilt made from T-shirts and a Shoofly quilt inspired by the Underground Railroad, and are actively involved in teaching quilt-making at their church, Kate Chappell Baptist Church.
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Possible arson in destruction of historic church in Monroe County
SUMMARY: Sheriff’s deputies in Monroe County are investigating new leads in the arson of the historic Old Harmony Church, which burned down on Friday night just before midnight. Volunteer firefighters from multiple departments were unable to save the structure. Sheriff Kevin Crook indicated that the fire was likely intentionally set, noting the absence of lightning storms and the possibility of human involvement, such as wire stripping or children’s play. Investigators have identified persons of interest and urge anyone with information to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department or Golden Triangle Crimestoppers to help solve the case.
Investigators are working to determine if someone intentionally set fire to a historic church in Monroe County.
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