Croom Foundation Awards $25,000 In Scholarships

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Croom Foundation this week awarded $25,000 in scholarships to local scholars to honor the memory of fallen Meridian Police officer and Tuscaloosa native Kennis Croom, who was killed in the line of duty last year while responding to a call.

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In total, the students each received $7,500 scholarships after being selected by a scholarship committee on their academic achievement, community service and other requirements.

Of the four recipients, Rose Hale received the Lighthouse Award and a full scholarship to attend Itawamba Community College.

Here are the others honorees:

Justin McKnight - University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

Talia Kee - University of Alabama at Birmingham

Tedesia McGuffie - Spelman College

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