A gathering that included heartfelt thanks and tears proved that people are still praying for the return of Shelby’s Sweetheart.

A group assembled Saturday under the billboard of Asha Degree, who went missing Feb. 14, 2000, and has been dubbed Shelby’s Sweetheart.

Her family thanked everyone for their support and for continuing to pray for them.

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Gathering for Asha Degree