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LC hoopsters sweep Mendenhall, Brookhaven games scratched
The Lawrence County High Cougars and Lady Cougars swept a basketball double-header from Mendenhall last Tuesday at the LCHS gymnasium. It was the first girls/boys double-header of a coronavirus-ravaged early season and the very first game for Pat Bridges’ Cougars. The Lady Cougars, coached by long-time mentor Vicki Rutland, pulled away from Mendenhall with a…
Read MoreSkyler Speights signs with Co-Lin Softball
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Read MoreCo-Lin receives donation from Nissan North America
Nissan North America in Canton recently donated 12 engines to Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s automotive technology program. Nissan has been a partner to the college not only in the career and technical division, but also to Co-Lin’s workforce education division. Many Co-Lin alumni from a variety of different programs are employed by Nissan.
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
Friday, Dec. 4 The 7th Annual Moonlight and Mistletoe Community Tree Lighting will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 at The Refuge, 584 Woody Rd., Jayess. There will be a candlelight ceremony, s’mores, bonfire, ornament painting, refreshments, and a photo booth. All activities will be outside to allow for social distancing. For more…
Read MoreChristmas in the Park now open for the holiday season
Tylertown’s Christmas in the Park has grown from its simple beginnings in 1998 to a well-known holiday event throughout the state, featuring nightly driving tours. The light display at Holmes Water Park is located just to the east of downtown Tylertown on Highway 198 at the Magee’s Creek bridge. The event is held from 6…
Read More‘Life of Christ’ to be presented Nov. 28
The churches of Lawrence County and the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce are excited to present the “Life of Christ.” The event, now in its eighth year, will be presented from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Atwood Water Park in Monticello. The event will feature area churches depicting scenes from…
Read MoreMeals available to all children in county
During the period of Virtual Learning in the Lawrence County School District, meals will still be provided for children. The following meal procedures will be in place beginning Monday, Nov. 30. Breakfast will be delivered by buses between 6 and 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be grab and go at the times and locations shown below,…
Read MoreRibbon cutting held for River Bend House of Brews
The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for River Bend House of Brews in Monticello. Those attending were (front row, from left) Megan Byrd, Annie Showers, Kelsey Lambert, Dave Nichols; (second row) Jason Byrd, Leigh Ann Reeves, Charlotte Freeman, Robin Lofton, John Paul Lofton; (third row) Gabby Ladd, Wilbert Freeman,…
Read MoreFormer clerk for Town of Monticello arrested on embezzlement charge
State Auditor Shad White announced on Nov. 19 that Special Agents from his office arrested Kimberly Davis, a former deputy municipal clerk in the Town of Monticello. Upon arrest, Davis was issued a demand letter showing she owes $41,856.79 to Monticello taxpayers. Interest and investigative expenses are included in the demand amount. A Lawrence County…
Read MoreChalkboard Ch@t education podcast empowers teaching and learning potential of parents, educators, and students
Mississippi Public Broadcasting recently launched Chalkboard Ch@t – a new education podcast for parents/guardians, educators, students, education entities, and other community stakeholders. Chalkboard Ch@t offers information and resources on a variety of topics associated with educating Mississippi’s children and adults. Topics include digital learning to the digital divide, concerns of students, teachers, and parents, as…
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