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Jaida Barnes inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Jaida Barnes, of Silver Creek, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Barnes was initiated at Delta State University. Barnes is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff, and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is…
Read MoreVolunteers help Silver Creek couple clean up yard after storm
Grady and Pat Blankinship, of Silver Creek, are grateful for the help they received recently after a storm downed many trees at their home. U.S. Rep. Michael Guest; his field representative for Lawrence County, Jimmie Nichols Jr.; and staff assisted in cleanup, along with many others from…
Read MoreMonticello to looks toward next grant for infrastructure
Monticello aldermen met last week and handled a routine agenda, including preparation for future grant funding for water line improvements. Mayor Martha Watts reported to the board that she is looking at water meter reports across town. For the town to qualify for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), it must meet certain income thresholds. The…
Read MoreDrive-in movie night at the Atwood Water Park this Friday, May 15
Movie Night – The Town of Monticello is hosting a drive-in movie night at the Atwood Water Park this Friday, offering citizens something to do to break the monotony of quarantine conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Greatest Showman,” starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Zendaya, Keala Settle, and Michelle Williams tells the story of…
Read MoreDavis inducted into Co-Lin’s 2020 Hall of Fame
Six outstanding sophomores on Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Wesson Campus have been named to the college’s Hall of Fame, the highest honor that can be given a Co-Lin student. Co-Lin President Dr. Jane Hulon announced the 2019-2020 Hall of Fame recipients are Nick Brumfield, of Bogue Chitto; Payton Davis, of Monticello; Adam Martinez, of Brookhaven; Caroline…
Read MoreGov. Reeves extends Safer At Home to protect public health, reopens barbershops and salons
Today, Gov. Tate Reeves announced the next stage for Mississippi to continue safely reopening the state’s economy while protecting public health. In a new executive order, Reeves extends his Safer At Home Order for another two weeks until 8:00 a.m. Monday, May 25 in an effort to continue flattening the curve while allowing Mississippians to get…
Read MoreMDOT encourages everyone to be safe on and around bicycles
Taking a look around, it seems more and more people are enjoying the weather and passing the time on two wheels. In fact, many bike retailers are reporting an increase in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is only appropriate that May is “Bike Month.” It’s a time to highlight the many benefits of…
Read MoreLocal students to graduate from Ole Miss May 9
The University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known as Ole Miss, will celebrate more than 5,400 candidates for graduation in the Class of 2020 during a live, virtual celebratory event on May 9. The following local students are candidates for graduation: Hanna Adcock Jones, of Jayess, is a candidate for a Bachelor of Arts degree. Jones…
Read MoreLawrence County slammed again by storms
Lawrence County got slammed by Mother Nature again last week, this time with straight-line winds wiping out huge trees in the New Hebron area. According to Emergency Management Director Tony Norwood, initial estimates on clearing debris from the storm top $516,000. He said the National Weather Service has said the damage was not caused by…
Read MoreLAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2020-21 CALENDAR
LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2020-21 CALENDAR August 3-4: Professional Development – No Students August 5: First Day School September 7: Labor Day Holiday October 7: End 1st Term October 19-20: Fall Break for Students October 20: Report Card Pickup Professional Development – No Students October 21:Begin 2nd Term November 23-27: Thanksgiving Holidays December 18: End…
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