Mississippi News
Miss Mississippi Volunteer contestants spend day serving others
SUMMARY: On Independence Day, Miss Mississippi Teen Volunteer Rebekah Wallace and other contestants from the Miss Volunteer America organization spent time at the Tupelo Salvation Army, engaging with the lunchtime crowd and offering encouragement. They decorated tables, made snow cones, and served food, emphasizing the importance of making people feel valued. Contestants highlighted that simply listening and being present was crucial. Lauryl Joyner, Josie Nasekos, and other volunteers expressed the rewarding nature of the experience, reflecting on how genuine compassion makes a significant impact. Their volunteering was a highlight despite a busy schedule filled with rehearsals and competitions.
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Miss Mississippi Volunteer Pageant stresses volunteerism
SUMMARY: The Miss Mississippi Volunteer Pageant contestants have been actively making positive contributions in their communities. Each contestant promotes an initiative aligned with the pageant's principles: Scholarship, Education, Responsibility, Volunteerism, and Empowerment (SERVE). Highlights include Bella Cochran's ‘Hey Girl Hey', a mentoring program; Isabella Nolen's ‘I am Me', promoting diversity; Rose Stafford's reading initiative; Kataen Shockley's hunger relief efforts; Madeline Henderson's ‘Battling Complacency'; Kennedy Fewell's empowerment program; Polly Beth Reid's cancer fundraising; Kai Davis's ‘Big Hearts, Little Hands'; and Allison Beard's advocacy for special needs individuals.
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Updates released in Noxubee County shooting case
SUMMARY: Noxubee County Coroner R.L. Calhoun identified Breanna Alexus Franklin of Macon as the victim of an early morning shooting on Pearl Street. The incident occurred after 2 a.m. when a vehicle fired a shot through the passenger side window of her car, resulting in her death at the scene. Ciara Sharda Latham is charged with aggravated domestic violence and murder. The Macon Police Department, assisted by Columbus PD and the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, is conducting the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Macon PD or Crimestoppers.
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Oktibbeha county gets five new fire trucks for the county
SUMMARY: Oktibbeha County, Mississippi is upgrading its aging fire trucks to enhance emergency response. Fire Coordinator Patrick Warner highlighted the need due to repair issues with older trucks. New trucks with advanced features like LED lights and higher pumping capacity will better equip firefighters. District Supervisor Orlando Trainer emphasized the importance of protecting the community and providing up-to-date equipment for both volunteers and full-time firefighters. The new trucks, costing $1.6 million and funded by USDA grants, will be distributed across the county, replacing outdated vehicles and filling stations previously without fire engines. The efforts were supported by the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors.
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