HORN LAKE, Miss. — While Mississippi families took advantage of the state’s tax-free weekend, thousands of people gathered in Horn Lake on Saturday to receive free backpacks, school supplies and other resources ahead of the new school year.
The backpack giveaway and community resource fair was held at Latimer Park, where organizers worked to help students start the school year prepared and confident.
“I think I’m ready,” 9-year-old Jace said.
The excitement for a new school year was shared by many children at the event…