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Rick Haggard Memorial Run set for Aug. 29, 2026

Organizers said on Facebook that the Rick Haggard Memorial Run will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, and invited the public to take part as sponsors, volunteers or participants.

The announcement did not include a location or a schedule. Organizers said there are “lots of opportunities for sponsorships, volunteers, and participants,” and directed interested people to the event’s Facebook page for updates.

Memorial runs are community-oriented events that often honor the memory of a local figure and bring people together for exercise, remembrance and fundraising. Such events typically rely on volunteers and sponsors to cover costs and to organize race-day logistics, including registration, course marshals and safety support.

Organizers are encouraging community engagement and early sign-ups through their online post. Details about registration, fees, beneficiaries and the exact course were not provided. 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."