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Mississippi hosts Teen CERT Challenge for students statewide

The Mississippi Office of Homeland Security hosted its latest Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Challenge on Tuesday. The event brought together more than 360 students from across the state.

Participants engaged in hands-on activities focused on emergency response skills, teamwork, and leadership development. The goal is to prepare the next generation to serve in emergency situations, officials said.

Organizers expressed pride in seeing students step up and learn valuable skills that could help their communities in times of crisis. The event continues Mississippi’s efforts to promote emergency preparedness among youth.

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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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