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Bell’s Building Supply donation helps National Night Out 2026

Event organizers thanked Bell’s Building Supply for a donation that they said helped make National Night Out 2026 great, according to a Facebook post. The brief online message acknowledged the company’s support for the community event but did not provide further details.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Local events typically include block parties, cookouts and meetings intended to strengthen relationships between residents and public safety officials.

Donations from businesses such as building supply retailers often help cover costs for permits, equipment, food and activities that make these gatherings possible. Organizers rely on private contributions and sponsorships to broaden participation and reduce expenses for neighborhood groups.

This acknowledgment highlights the role local businesses can play in supporting community safety and engagement. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."

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