A community is dealing with the aftermath of a shooting that occurred on August 30. As a result, certain events have been canceled. The cancellation includes a junior high scrimmage and a varsity…
A community is dealing with the aftermath of a shooting that occurred on August 30. As a result, certain events have been canceled. The cancellation includes a junior high scrimmage and a varsity football game that was scheduled to take place at Olton on Friday.
Further information about the situation and the cancellations is available from the source, which reported on the actions taken by Morton ISD in response to the tragedy.
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