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‘Mile Marker’ podcast takes listeners across Mississippi and back in minutes
Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s television series “Mississippi Roads” jumps from the screen to your ears in the new “Mile Marker” podcast. Twenty episodes have been released for on-demand listening pleasure and are less than 20 minutes per show. In “Mile Marker,” you will still be able to explore Mississippi’s unique landmarks, attractions, culture, and people while…
Read MoreAll state households asked to submit census
by Bonnie Coblentz MSU Extension Service The laid-back way of life in Mississippi has a downside when it leads to very low U.S. Census participation. Inaccurate population counts can cause the state to lose money, political representation, and participation in beneficial programs. The U.S. Constitution requires a complete count of the U.S. population every 10…
Read MoreSupervisors hear discussion of school resource officer position
In the Aug. 3 meeting of the Lawrence County Board of Supervisors, Rusty Rutland of the Lawrence County School District, along with Sheriff Ryan Everett, discussed the position of school resource officer and how that person would be paid at the outset of the school year. “School resource officer” is defined by the United States…
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Second round of Farmers to Families food boxes to be distributed at state fairgrounds Aug. 7
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will distribute 1,400 dairy boxes to the public at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7 as part of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. “The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is honored to be a part of the Farmers to…
Read MoreDr. Dobbs to answer questions during live broadcast on MPB
Mississippi Public Broadcasting will air a special live “@ISSUE: The Coronavirus Crisis, A one-on-one with State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 on MPB Television, MPB Think Radio, and MPB Online. For this special broadcast, @ISSUE is opening the phone lines for Mississippi residents to ask questions live. Viewers may…
Read MoreEthan Hebert receives Bounds Scholarship from MASS
Ethan Hebert, a recent graduate of Lawrence County High School, is among 10 Mississippi students receiving $1,000 scholarships from the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents. Named in honor of veteran educator Walter S. Bounds, the Bounds Scholarship for Excellence rewards top-performing students who excel in leadership, community service, and extracurricular activities. Recipients also must meet…
Read MoreSchool start date pushed back to August 10
Lawrence County students will get a few extra days of summer vacation before classes start for the new school year and even more time before they actually have to be on campus. The Lawrence County School Board voted Tuesday morning to push the start of school to Monday, August 10 amid concerns over the COVID-19…
Read MoreSouthern Pine Electric and TEC collaborate to bring fiber internet to members
Southern Pine Electric has announced a collaborative agreement with TEC, a technology company providing fiber internet to people in rural areas of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. TEC will bring fiber internet to many of Southern Pine’s members who are unserved or underserved. With an aggressive work schedule of 10 years, TEC will bring innovative…
Read MoreSchool board spends most of meeting in executive session
Members of the Lawrence County school board spent the majority of their meeting time July 21 in executive session considering student matters, specifically transfer requests for students to attend schools other than the ones specified by their home address. Fifteen families were on the agenda to have their requests heard, including Tabatha and Jimmy Hill,…
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