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School custodians recognized
Lawrence County School District observed National Custodial Workers Recognition Day on Oct. 2. Each custodian was presented with a certificate and a token of appreciation to thank them for their hard work to keep county school campuses clean and sanitized. Those recognized include L.H. Pittman, Lawrence County High School; Clara Nelson, Lawrence County Technology and…
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Monticello youth sports going strong
Ryan Wilson reported to the Monticello Town Board Monday night that all youth activities are doing well at the sportsplex. Wilson reported that baseball and softball programs went well once they got started this year. The process was delayed because of COVID-19. Wilson also told board members that soccer and football seasons are starting, and…
Read MoreMississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum hosts annual Pumpkin Adventure
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum invites the public to the annual Pumpkin Adventure on Oct. 7-10, 14-17 and 21-24. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays with extended hours for family days on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Museum’s Pumpkin Adventure will include…
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Saturday, Oct. 17 The Southwest Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. of Miss. will hold its first Flower Run on Saturday, Oct. 17, starting at the Atwood Water Park Gatehouse in Monticello. Meet at 9:30 a.m. and leave at 10. Flowers will be placed on the graves of fallen members. Ride is open to the public and all…
Read MoreSenate District 39 runoff to be held Tuesday
A runoff election will be held Tuesday, Oct. 13 to determine who will serve the remainder of the term in the Mississippi Senate from District 39. Three weeks ago, a crowded field was narrowed to two candidates, Jason Barrett and Bill Sones. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday for the…
Read More2020 Lawrence County High School Homecoming Court
Lawrence County High School will present the 2020 Homecoming Court at 6:25 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, on the LCHS Football Field. One senior maid will be named Student Body Maid and one senior maid will be crowned Homecoming Queen at the ceremony. Members of the court include (front row, from left) Senior Maids Marissa Smith,…
Read MoreDetails of the 161st Mississippi State Fair announced
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson has announced the details of the 161st Mississippi State Fair, which runs Wednesday, Oct. 7, through Saturday, Oct. 18. The Fair, an agricultural event featuring Mississippi’s youth livestock exhibitions, will officially begin with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. on Oct. 7. “The show must go on,”…
Read MoreCole Powell wins EP of the Year at Josie Music Awards
Jayess-based singer/songwriter and four-time Atwood Music Festival performer Cole Powell took home EP of the Year for his 2019 release, Redux II, at the 6th Annual Josie Music Awards. Held Sept. 5 in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., the JMAs were one of the few major award shows to host a physical ceremony this year, allowing Powell…
Read MoreToy collection for Batson Children’s Hospital underway
Lou Davis, of Monticello, is collecting toys for Batson Children’s Hospital now through mid-December. Davis is asking for games or card games for children or adults, coloring books for children or adults, crayons, coloring pencils, cars, trucks, dolls, etc. Cloth items, stuffed animals, guns, or religious items are not accepted. To arrange pickup, call Davis…
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