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Local students graduate from University of Mississippi
The University of Mississippi celebrated more than 5,000 candidates for graduation in the Class of 2021 during the university’s 168th Commencement exercises April 29 through May 2. The following local students were candidates for graduation: Lonnie Marvin Vining, of Monticello, was a candidate for a Master of Arts. Vining was a Philosophy major in the…
Read MoreHigh school girls soccer tryouts set for May 10 and 11
Soccer tryouts for 2021-2022 Lawrence County varsity girls will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 10 and Tuesday, May 11 at the Lawrence County High School Football Field. All soccer prospects must be upcoming seventh through 12th graders and must register for the tryout by Sunday, May 9. All prospects must…
Read MoreSummer Allen accepted into WCU’s Grow Your Own Initiative
Lawrence County Technology and Career Center’s Teacher Academy hosted a signing day on April 28 for Summer Allen as she accepted the offer to William Carey University’s Grow Your Own Initiative. This is the first of its kind for LCTCC and the Lawrence County School District. Jessica Rutland, Teacher Academy instructor, stated, “I am proud…
Read MoreGabriella Mulligan signs archery scholarship
On April 19, Lawrence County High School’s Gabriella Mulligan signed an archery scholarship with Mississippi College. Mulligan was top female archer for LCHS at State, shooting a 276. She averages shooting a 270. She has been academic archer for all four years in archery. She is currently ranked second in her class. She is a…
Read MoreRod Paige Middle School announces 2020-2021 Homecoming Court
School district announces honors scholars
Lawrence County School District has announced honors scholars for the third nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year. MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL First Grade Superintendent’s Scholar: Skylah Marie Davis, De’montae Ja’quae Fortenberry, Claudio Alonso Gomez, Brayden Haynes, Trisha Leann Johnson, Jack Layne Lambert, Kennedy Elizabeth Lee, Tahiry A. Madison, Gunner Maddox Malone, Kynlee Faith Monk, L’oreal…
Read MoreLawrence County’s annual Relay for Life
Lawrence County’s annual Relay for Life event was held April 17, and the Cruisin’ For a Cure Randy Carr Memorial Car Show was the main event. Sweet 16 winners of the car show, voted on by participants, are Jeret Crider, Billy Howell, Thurman Lambert, George Daley, Jimmy Jackson, Charles Breeden, Sid King, Prentiss Lee, Jerrie…
Read MoreScholarship applications available at Extension office
Lawrence County Extension Service has scholarship applications available for two scholarships offered for county students. The Lawrence County Cattlemen’s Association is currently accepting applications for the Cattlemen’s Scholarship. Eligible applicants must have a parent or grandparent member of the Mississippi and Lawrence County Cattlemen’s Association. All applicants must submit an application and an essay. The…
Read MoreOld Hebron Baptist Church celebrates 200 years
April 1821-April 2021 Two hundred years ago, settlers arrived in what is now West Jefferson Davis County. Despite the swamps, forests, and lack of roads, these settlers began to carve out a community. One of the first priorities was a church, and Old Hebron Baptist Church was born. Help us remember these brave men and…
Read MoreCo-Lin receives landscaping grant
Copiah-Lincoln Community College has received a landscaping grant for tree planting and beautification throughout the campus. The projects include landscaping the entrance of campus, the pedestrian corridor, and creating a fruit tree orchard. The Mississippi Urban Forest Council (MUFC) has partnered with America in Bloom (AIB) and Canadian National Railroad (CN) to bring this project…
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