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West Point sees sales increase, highlighting the importance of shopping local
SUMMARY: The content discusses the importance of shopping locally and paying sales tax, as the money collected goes back to the town and helps improve the community. The mayor of West Point, Mayor Rob Bobo, reported a significant increase in sales tax revenue this year compared to last year. Local businesses and residents have noticed more people shopping and spending money in West Point, contributing to the city's budget. The message is clear that shopping local supports the community by keeping streets paved, bringing in new businesses, and providing funds for improvements. Shopping locally is encouraged over online or big market stores.
Restaurants and shops in West Point are seeing more business, and the city is seeing more tax revenue as a result.
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Coach's Corner: Ashli Sutton
SUMMARY: The content discusses the challenges of coaching, the personal struggles of a girls basketball coach at Callaway, and her dedication to her team, teaching math, and playing the drums at church. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining mental health and putting herself first, learning from losses, and aiming to coach at the college level. She draws inspiration from successful coaches like Coach Don Staley and aims to help her players become better individuals on and off the court. Ultimately, her goal is to help her players excel and have options for their future, beyond just winning games.
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Northwest Rankin has a new boys basketball head coach
SUMMARY: Northwest Rankin High School has hired former Provine head coach, Sir Dante Washington, to lead their boys basketball program. Washington led Provine to two state semifinals in his 11 years as head coach. He brings his competitive style of play and work ethic to NWR, emphasizing the importance of hard work and daily grind. Washington replaces Josh Luckett, who is now at Clinton High School. The two coaches are good friends and will compete against each other in the upcoming season. Washington's appointment signals a new era for NWR basketball, with a focus on competitiveness and hard work.
Longtime Provine basketball coach Sirdonta Washington is now at Northwest Rankin as he takes over the Cougars boys basketball program.
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Self-report damage with MEMA
SUMMARY: Residents in the Pine Belt area are advised to document any damage to their property using the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency's self-reporting tool on their website. This tool requires selecting the county and filling out a form, which helps Mima gather information for damage assessments. It is important to note that the tool is not an application for financial assistance, but it assists in providing accurate reports of damage in the area.
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