SUMMARY: Pearl police arrested 31-year-old Lavarias Sherod Chaffee for sexual assault of a minor. Chaffee was charged with sexual battery of a child under 14, gratification of lust, kidnapping, child pornography, and child exploitation. The arrest followed a sexual assault investigation involving several juveniles. Chaffee was booked into the Rankin County Jail and police expect more charges as the investigation continues.

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SUMMARY: Walmart and Chick-fil-A fund a shopping spree that pairs 16 kids with police officers for a fun outing. Each child had $350 to spend at Walmart with an officer to select gifts for themselves and their family members. This event, called Shop with a Cop, helps to build stronger bonds between the officers and the kids. It also gives children a chance to interact with police officers in a positive light. The event ended with lunch at the police headquarters, courtesy of Chick-fil-A. This initiative is aimed at showing community support and strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community.

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SUMMARY: The Salvation Army in Columbus, Mississippi uses bell ringers to raise money for its mission to help families in need. The money raised from the kettles funds the Salvation Army's mission year-round, which includes providing food boxes and other assistance for families in the community. The donations have helped many families get through the holiday season and there are stories of people who received help from the Salvation Army and are now able to give back by contributing to the kettles. Captain Thomas Johnson expressed the importance of the community's support in order to continue helping those in need.

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