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Firefighter vs. Police Softball Game Raises Funds for Local Kids

Community members are invited to attend the annual firefighter versus police softball game to benefit Havis’ Kids. The event will be held July 18 at Corinth City Park.

The gates open at 5 p.m., with the first pitch scheduled for 6 p.m. Attendees can enjoy the national anthem performed by Will Talley and a prayer led by Peyton Mooneyham. Concessions will be available, and a silent auction will be held to raise additional funds.

There is no charge for entry, although donations are encouraged. Organizers invite families to cheer for their favorite teams and support the cause, emphasizing the community spirit behind the event. The game is part of a larger effort to make dreams come true for children served by Havis’ Kids, a local charity focused on helping children in need.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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