SUMMARY: On October 18, a concert was held at Fant Memorial Library on the Mississippi University for Women (MUW) campus, featuring music department students. This event, part of the “Music in the Library” series, occurs every third Friday during the academic year and aims to provide performance opportunities for students while enhancing campus culture. The series was initiated by the late Dr. Joe L. Alexander and is supported by a piano donation from Dr. Bonnie Camp. The event is designed to enrich the cultural life of the university community.

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SUMMARY: Zumba in Pink, a non-profit organization in Columbus, Mississippi, raised $5,225 to support women in need of mammograms during its third annual fundraising event. Founder Stephanie Jones emphasized the importance of early detection in saving lives. On October 18, Jones presented the check to the Imaging Center of Columbus, surpassing last year’s fundraising efforts. The initiative aims to increase awareness about breast cancer and provide financial assistance for mammograms, ensuring more women can undergo necessary screenings. Further fundraising efforts are planned to continue supporting this crucial cause.

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SUMMARY: A tragic house fire in Magee, Mississippi, on October 17, resulted in the death of a 92-year-old woman, identified as Annie Langston. The fire broke out around 10:12 p.m. at a home on 8th Street. Authorities, including Magee police, Simpson County deputies, firefighters, and the Covington County Ambulance Service, responded to the scene. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

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