Wearing pink throughout the month of October is a common sight for a couple of city departments in Aberdeen and Amory.
While linemen from the Aberdeen Electric Department have worn pink helmets since 2015 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, members of the Amory Police Department started a new tradition last year by using pink handcuffs and pink lettering for vests.
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