Tragedy Claims Life of Hemphill Middle School Student and Her Mother
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A tragic automobile accident on Highway 62 near Jasper has claimed the lives of a mother and daughter, leaving a community in mourning.
Meagan Martin and her 13-year-old daughter, Serenity Rivera, were killed in the crash Friday evening, March 6, 2026. Serenity was a student at Hemphill Middle School, where she was known as an involved and beloved student by both classmates and teachers.