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MDAC to distribute Farmers to Families Food Boxes at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds July 10
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will distribute 1,400 whole produce boxes and 1,400 gallons of milk to the public at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson on Friday, July 10 as part of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. “The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is honored to be a part…
Read MoreSupervisors hear budget requests
The Lawrence County Board of Supervisors met in their regular first Monday meeting July 6. In the meeting, different entities which receive funds from the county addressed the board and submitted their budget requests. Tax Assessor Sherry Hyde-Thames addressed the board telling them that the real and personal property rolls have been delivered to them…
Read MoreMC announces spring president’s and dean’s lists
The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the president’s and dean’s lists after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the president’s list, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average, based on a 4.0 system. The student must take a full course load of at…
Read MoreFourth of July Celebrations
The annual Fourth of July Celebration at the Atwood Water Park has been postponed due to concerns about COVID-19. Organizers hope to present an alternate event at a later time. • • • The Town of New Hebron will hold an Independence Day Celebration on July 4 at the Town Park on Main Street. The…
Read MoreCo-Lin football season to have delayed start
The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges, a group composed of the state’s 15 community college presidents, has confirmed a recommendation from the colleges’ athletic directors to postpone the start of the 2020 football season and shorten the season by one game due to concerns over COVID-19. The change will eliminate the first game of the…
Read MoreFarmers Market vendors needed
The Town of Monticello is trying to start a farmers market that will be held from 8 a.m. until noon each Saturday at Cooper’s Ferry Park. Organizers are looking for vendors. There is no charge for the space, but suppliers must register with city hall. The next market is planned for July 11. More information…
Read MoreGP Monticello donates $19,000 to Lawrence County School District
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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT – The Lawrence County Fire Board recently presented Hannah Rae Boyd the Scott Pettigrew Memorial Scholarship. Boyd is a 2020 graduate of Lawrence County High School, where she was a member of Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta. She has also volunteered with Make-a-Wish, Lawrence County Animal Rescue League, and Mississippi Blood Services.…
Read MoreCo-Lin announces fall semester plans
Copiah-Lincoln Community College will reopen campuses this fall to offer on-site instruction along with the traditional residence hall experience. “The Co-Lin team has been busy preparing to ensure we are ready to institute necessary safety precautions in all areas of the college that will be part of the new normal as students return to campus,”…
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