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Mississippi’s first lady launches ‘Christmas at the Mansion’ competition to honor essential workers
First Lady Elee Reeves recently launched her “Christmas at the Mansion” competition to honor frontline responders and other essential workers who have served throughout the pandemic by dedicating the Governor’s Mansion holiday decorations to them. Committed to honoring the brave service of Mississippians throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Reeves’ competition will spotlight the talent of Mississippi…
Read MoreState commission seeks flag design submissions
House Bill 1796 established a commission to redesign the Mississippi State Flag. The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, which is providing clerical support for the commission, is now accepting flag design submissions. The sole purpose of the commission, according to the bill, is to develop, design, and report to the governor and the legislature…
Read MoreCounty schools make plans to restart
The Lawrence County School District has announced plans to restart in August, including two different possibilities. Plan A, an enhanced traditional plan, has grades K-8 returning to school as normal, prior to COVID-19. Under that plan, Lawrence County High School and the Lawrence County Technical and Career Center will follow a hybrid schedule. All high…
Read MoreReady earns NJCAA All-Academic honors at Co-Lin
Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s impressive academic accolades continue to roll in as the NJCAA announced the 2019-2020 All-Academic Teams. Co-Lin landed 44 individuals on the teams. “NJCAA student-athletes proved that no obstacle is too difficult to overcome,” stated NJCAA President & CEO Dr. Christopher Parker in a statement released by the NJCAA. “These difficulties pushed our…
Read MoreHistorical society receives Mississippi Heritage Trust award
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Read MoreLegislature dedicates $275M in federal COVID-19 funds to rural broadband, distance learning programs
Rural broadband expansion and K-12 distance learning initiatives will receive almost a fourth of the Coronavirus Relief Fund, under a package appropriated by the Mississippi Legislature. Mississippi received $1.25 billion in unallocated federal aid to soften the pandemic’s health and economic blow to the state. “This legislation brings connectivity to the world for our children,…
Read MoreBooster immunization for entering seventh graders available
Lawrence County School District students entering seventh grade for the 2020-2021 school year may require a Tdap booster immunization, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. These immunizations are available at Mississippi Health Departments. Lawrence County Health Department is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 601-587-2561 for an appointment.…
Read MoreLCHS girls soccer tryouts to be held July 20-21
Tryouts for Lawrence County High School girls soccer will be held Monday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 21 at the football practice field. This tryout is open to all girls enrolled in 9th-12th grades at Lawrence County High School. Those wishing to attend must have an up-to-date physical on file in Dragonfly or with Coach…
Read MoreMonticello will have new garbage contractors
Monticello aldermen awarded the town’s garbage collection contract to Arrow Disposal at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Aldermen ranked proposals from Arrow Disposal Services, Waste Management, and Wastepro in categories such as agreement wording, conditions, and pricing. Once the surveys were tallied, Arrow received the most points. They were also the lowest bidder, if…
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