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Interview: Purple Pinkie Promise project aims to end polio
SUMMARY: The Rotary Club of Tupelo is a civic organization focused on community support and raising funds to eradicate polio. Their initiative, the Purple Pinky Project, started in 2017 by partnering with Dunkin Donuts and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, raising over $7 million for polio eradication. The club encourages both members and the community to order $25 boxes of donuts, which generate $375 each for the Polio Foundation through matching contributions. They aim to collect 120 boxes locally, part of a larger goal of $1.5 million across participating clubs. Orders are due by Friday, and the club seeks to raise 50 more boxes.
The Rotary Club of Tupelo is participating in the Purple Pinkie Promise project.
SUMMARY: Clinton police are investigating a fatal shooting near Northside Drive and Briers Drive. A man in his 30s was shot and died at the scene, according to the interim Hinds County coroner. Neighbors reported hearing gunfire before 10 a.m. and suspected a shootout between two people. During the incident, one vehicle crashed into a gas line near North Ridge Apartments, causing a gas leak. A resident was warned to evacuate for safety. Atmos Energy and the Clinton Fire Department addressed the leak. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the shooting.
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SUMMARY: The Gumtree Museum of Art is celebrating its 40th anniversary by showcasing 40 works from its private collection, including photography, sculptures, paintings, drawings, and mixed media. These pieces have been gathered over four decades through donations, purchases, and exhibitions. Director Molly Nolan curated a diverse selection representing a variety of mediums and styles, from traditional landscapes to textile-based mixed media, featuring artists from Mississippi and around the globe. The exhibit runs throughout July until August 2, with a summer break during the first week of July. A reception with food and drinks is planned for July 11 to celebrate the milestone.
The Gumtree Museum of Art in Tupelo is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an impressive artwork display.
SUMMARY: The 14th Annual Independence Day Celebration at the Barnett Reservoir, held each year on the last Saturday of June, combines music, food, and fun to usher in the 4th of July. The event was revived due to public demand, especially to bring back the popular fireworks display. Organized by the Barnett Reservoir Foundation, it has grown to include 15 to 20 food and dessert vendors, making it a family-friendly festival. The board emphasizes the reservoir as a valuable natural resource with parks, RV camping, fishing, boating, and picnicking. The celebration ends with a fireworks show lighting up the night.
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