FORDYCE, Ark. – On Saturday the community of Fordyce laid to rest another victim of the recent mass shooting and local businesses are stepping up to help support the families while they take time to heal.

Callie Weems, a 23-year-old mother and nurse killed in the shooting, was laid to rest at services held in the grief-stricken Arkansas town.

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Weems was described as a hero after she was shot and killed while helping another victim.

Angela Humphries, owner of The Flaming Pig BBQ food truck, said they are keeping Weems’ family in their prayers.

“Our hearts just go out to you guys,” Angela Humphries said. “We are heartbroken as well, and we just pray that you have comfort in the future.”

During the week, The Flaming Pig BBQ issued a challenge to businesses and locals to donate at least $100 in order to raise money and support the victims of the shooting, as well as their families.

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The food truck travels from town to town with the goal of fundraising for communities that have experienced a disaster or tragedy.

“People know that we have been doing it so long, so when people see the Flaming Pig coming to raise money, a lot of people come and support it,” Humphries said.

Each fundraiser is featured on the side of the truck, with “#FORDYCESTRONG” soon to be added. This addition hits closer to home as Humphries is from Camden, a town just outside Fordyce.

“Well, living here in south Arkansas, you just never expect anything like that to happen,” Humphries said.

The fundraiser will also help the 10 victims injured during the shooting.

“I think it’s really touched a lot of people in this area,” Humphries said.

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The food truck will also hold another fundraiser, the Fordyce Benefit BBQ Fundraiser, on Saturday, July 6, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the intersection of North Edgar and West 4th St. in Fordyce.

They will offer a pulled pork sandwich, chips, and bottled water following a donation to benefit the mass shooting victims.

More information can be found on the Flaming Pig BBQ Facebook page.

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