Good news for kids in Mississippi

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A barber cutting a customer's hair, both seen from behind in a barber shop

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Aberdeen, Mississippi

Aberdeen barbers give about 100 free haircuts over fall break

Barbers of Aberdeen spent their break cutting students' hair so they would head back to class feeling looked after.

Verified · WTVA

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An orange basketball with black lines against a plain background

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Jackson, Mississippi

A 16-year NBA veteran hosted a free basketball camp for Jackson kids

Dozens of first through eighth graders spent a morning at Millsaps College's Hangar Dome learning teamwork from former Mississippi State standout Eric Dampier Sr. and his son.

Verified · WLBT

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