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Feel Good Friday: Tattoo shop raises money for animal shelter, launch party held for Taylor
SUMMARY: Happy Friday! In Tupelo, people got tattoos to help raise money for the local animal shelter, donating over $2400. A business treated the humane society to lunch to celebrate National Animal Care and Control Association week. Taylor Swift fans gathered at a music store for a launch party for her new album. A community college held a fundraiser where participants could pie someone in the face. High school seniors were named as US Presidential Scholars semi-finalists. A principal at Suth Elementary received a statewide honor. Water Valley students showed appreciation to teachers. Columbus Middle School students performed Frozen. The Lee County Sheriff's Office dealt with farm animals on the loose. A circus elephant in Montana got spooked by a truck backfire but was safely captured.
Here are several feel good stories to kick off your weekend.
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Mantachie coaches and players talk about winning the first ever softball championship
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Corinth softball wins the 5A championship
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Deadly Shooting Suspect Identified
SUMMARY: The Jackson Police Department has arrested and charged Bobby Jones with murder in connection to a deadly gas station shooting that took place at the Shell station on Northside Drive. The incident occurred around 6:30 AM on Friday morning, resulting in the shooting of Joshua Bennett. A witness reported hearing four to six shots and seeing the shooter grab a backpack before leaving the scene. Police emphasize the importance of individual responsibility in such cases and stress the need for respect in the community. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing as more details are released.
Deadly Shooting Suspect Identified
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