Dale: Try a local Thursday night experience this fall
Mississippi’s community colleges preserve something essential: affordable, family-friendly, high-quality competition.
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DeSoto County News
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Author: Bob Bakken
Lynn Jones: People you meet on the road of life
On the road of life, some people will beat us up and others will pass us up, but I thank God that some will lift us up.
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Yoder: Haley’s Prayer Requests
I invite you to join me in front-porch prayers for your community.
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White: An update on misspent funds in your hometown
I will continue working just as hard to collect misspent taxpayer money as you worked to earn that money in the first place.
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Fights Result in Meet the Chargers Cancelation
High schools in DeSoto County typically will hold events such as Meet the Chargers to introduce athletic and activities participants as a kickoff to the fall season.
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Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Paula Geeter Receives Top Teaching Award
Geeter said she draws inspiration from mentors like Tamara Pittman-Johnson of Northwest DeSoto and hopes to do the same for her students.
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Public Health Emergency Declared Over Rising Infant Mortality Rates
According to 2024 state data, Mississippi’s infant mortality rate has climbed to 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births.
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Atmos Energy Provides Book Vending Machine to Lake Cormorant Elementary
The machine was made possible through a partnership between Atmos Energy, PTO president Tony Little, and school staff.
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Northpoint Wins Volleyball Battle of Getwell Road
Northpoint Christian claims the volleyball rivalry between two schools on the same street.
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Mississippi Lottery Launches New ‘Loaded’ Scratch-Offs as Powerball Jackpot Nears $700M
Mississippi has had success with Powerball recently, with six players winning $50,000 in the last month.
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