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Camp Kamassa one of 33 projects awarded funds from Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund – Daily Leader
Camp Kamassa one of 33 projects awarded funds from Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund
Published 11:26 am Friday, March 1, 2024
- Tanya Mohawk, director of development for Camp Kamassa, stands on the shore of the camp’s lake which received funding from the inaugural round of grants through the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund. The lake will have a specially built fishing pier and boat launch to provide handicapped and special needs children an opportunity to enjoy the lake. (Hunter Cloud | The Daily Leader)
CRYSTAL SPRINGS — A camp in Copiah County serving handicapped Mississippians was awarded $250,000 by the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund for continued project work Friday. The funding will go to an outdoor recreation field and nature observation area at Camp Kamassa.
Funds will also be used to plant hardwood trees near the project sites. Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund reported the trees will enhance the natural environment, provide shade and reintroduce trees native to Mississippi.
Camp Kamassa
Camp Kamassa secured $150,000 in funding to go towards improving recreation and fishing opportunities for handicapped children and adults of Mississippi last year.
Camp Kamassa is run by the Mississippi’s Toughest Kids Foundation to provide recreational and educational outdoor opportunities for people with special needs. Serving all 82 counties in Mississippi, the camp is located 30 minutes from Children’s of Mississippi hospital and is in a central part of the state.
The project funding from the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund last year was to construct fishing access piers and a canoe dock designed for use by handicapped and special needs people. Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust reported 2,500 guests are expected to visit Camp Kamassa annually once the camp is finished.
Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund
Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund announced $14.5 million in funding for 33 projects statewide Friday. According to a press release from the trust fund, nearly $30 million will be matched with project funds from other sources.
Ricky Flynt became the Executive Director of MOSTF after the program was created by law in 2022. Mississippi’s Legislature allocated $10 million in funding last year. The funds rose to $15 million this year.
“The demand for funding is obvious,” Flynt said. “We received 70 project applications from communities and organizations from all regions of the state. Some of these projects have statewide benefits. The diversity of project proposals is improvised and helps the MOSTF Board of Trustees meet the goals of the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Act.”
Check back for an update on the Camp Kamassa project.
There were several top performers across the state in boys high school sports, but only one can be voted athlete of the week for Sept. 2-7.
Fans may vote in the poll BELOW one time per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Friday.
To nominate a future athlete of the week, email mchavez@gannett.com or message him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.
To submit high school scores, statistics, records, leaders and other items at any time, email mchavez@gannett.com.
Nominations
Kendetryon Backstrom, Kemper County: Backstrom had 247 passing yards, going 13-of-16 on completions for with two touchdowns and had six carries for 45 yards and three touchdowns in Kemper County’s 46-8 win over Noxapater.
Ronde Baker, Terry: Baker produced 171 rushing yards on 12 carries with four touchdowns in Terry’s 57-6 win over Pure Academy.
Wyatt Bond, Lamar School: Bond recorded 320 passing yards, going 24-of-37 with three touchdowns, and had 43 rushing yards and two touchdowns in Lamar’s 35-34 loss to Winston Academy.
Coby King, Greene County: King was 24-of-35 passing for 418 yards with a touchdown and had 11 carries for 137 rushing yards with four touchdowns in Greene County’s 51-36 loss to George County.
Tray Kinkle, Holly Springs: Kinkle produced 10 carries for 300 yards and four touchdowns in Holly Springs’ 33-0 win over Byers.
Tyshun Willis, Velma Jackson: Willis had 15 carries for 203 rushing yards with a touchdown, four receptions with 59 receiving yards, and a touchdown. On defense, he recorded four sacks, 8.5 tackles and three tackles for loss in Velma Jackson’s 24-22 win over Yazoo County.
Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.
GRENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi woman was killed during a two-vehicle crash in Grenada County.
Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said the crash occurred on Highway 7 just after 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 7.
Mississippi woman killed in head-on crash in Louisiana
According to MHP, a 2002 Toyota Sequoia was traveling north on the highway when the vehicle collided with a Mercedes van that was also traveling north.
The driver of the Mercedes, 53-year-old Loretta Hopkins, of Winona, died at the scene.
This crash remains under investigation by MHP.
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