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Coffee with a Cop brings Tupelo Police and community together
SUMMARY: Local police officers in Tupelo participated in a “Coffee with a Cop” event at Hardies on East Main Street, where they enjoyed coffee and conversation with members of the community. The initiative aims to build relationships between police and residents, allowing citizens to voice concerns and get to know their local officers on a personal level. The officers emphasized their commitment to serving the community and expressed their dedication to helping citizens to the best of their ability. “Coffee with a Cop” events are now held in all 50 states and have become a successful community-oriented policing program nationwide.
There was a typical crowd of familiar faces at Hardee's on East Main Street in Tupelo on Thursday.
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Interview: Lee-Itawamba Library System hosting Helen Foster Lecture on May 9
SUMMARY: The Lee-Itawamba Library System is preparing to present the Helen Foster Lecture, honoring the legacy of Helen Foster, who was credited with launching the bookmobile service in the 1930s. The lecture will feature Dr. Katherine Sharp Landdeck, author of “The Women with Silver Wings,” which explores the experiences of women Air Force service pilots during World War II. The lecture will take place on Thursday, May 9th, at 6 pm. Additionally, Kathy Blanchard, a former library employee, will receive the 2023 Helen Foster Award for Library Advocacy. The library is also seeking volunteers for the summer reading program, which will kick off in June. Philip Shakle Ford, the Executive Director of the library system, emphasizes the importance of reading and the library in the community.
The public is invited to the 2024 Helen Foster Lecture featuring author Katherine Sharp Landdeck.
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Interview: Chris Lucius fishing tournament is scheduled for May 11 in New Site
SUMMARY: Chris Lucius, a beloved coach, father, husband, and son, passed away from leukemia at 37 last year. In his memory, the Chris Lucius Memorial Foundation is hosting its first annual fishing tournament. Joy, his mother, shared that the foundation was created to honor Chris's love for fishing and dedication to helping kids through FCA and scholarships. The tournament on May 11th at Bay Springs Marina in newsite offers a $10,000 first prize and supports students in Mississippi. Teams or individuals can enter, and donations are welcome. The foundation aims to continue Chris's legacy of supporting youth in need.
The Chris Lucius Memorial Foundation Bass Tournament is scheduled for May 11 at the Bay Springs Marina.
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Natchez hotel employee accused of firing shots into vehicles
SUMMARY: On a holiday, an employee at a hotel in Natchez was involved in an altercation with a guest, leading to the employee firing shots at vehicles in the parking lot. The incident took place around 11 on a Saturday, with two unoccupied cars being hit but no injuries reported. The employee, James Billing, was arrested on Monday and charged with two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of firing into an unoccupied vehicle. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but the employee is in custody facing serious charges for his actions.
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