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Precious Price Caroline Waltman was baptized last Sunday during the morning worship service at The First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dr. Tommy Jennings, pastor, presided over the ceremony.
Caroline wore her mother’s christening gown which was made for her mother, Cecily Kate Price Waltman, by her grandmother, Brenda Matthews. It was an exquisite, long, white gown trimmed with rows of lace and tucks. Short puffed sleeves with lace and tucks finished the gown. A white bonnet that framed her beautiful little face completed Caroline's ensemble.
Caroline is the daughter of Lane Poole and Cecily Kate Price Waltman. Her grandparents are Cecil and Kim Price and Sheryl and Gerald Waltman. Her great grandmother is Brenda Matthews. Since it was also Lane’s birthday, the family went to Old Mexico to celebrate both special occasions. Congratulations!
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Tyler Jordan Greer continues to receive recognition for his musical talent from many sources in the Lexington, Kentucky, area. He is a graduate student at the University of Kentucky where he has participated in many musical performances on and off campus.
He was recently asked to open in pre-concert for the legendary and world renowned Gaither Vocal Band for a concert on Dec. 11. According to Tyler, he is “so thankful for the continued support from his friends and family.” Congratulations!
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Tristan Stovall has been assigned to Saint Mary Basilica in Natchez beginning in August 2023 where he will serve an internship as a deacon in the parish.
Tristan will be ordained as a priest in the spring of 2024 and the congregants at Saint Mary Basilica are hopeful that he will be reappointed to stay full time after his ordination.
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Congratulations to the Neshoba Central High School 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Angela Boatner!
Mrs. Boatner teaches Spanish at NCHS and is also the director of the Neshoba Central Theater Group.
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The Mississippi Education Foundation's Central Mississippi Area October Student of the Month is Jar’Dan Sanders!
Jar’Dan is a 2nd year welding technology student at Philadelphia/Neshoba County Career Technical Center and currently has a 3.7 GPA. He enjoys attending his classes because of his love for the trade. The Career and Technical Education Center is one of his very favorite places.
He is preparing for the Regional Welding Competition which will be held in the spring of 2023. Congratulations!
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The Neshoba Central Middle School 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Tanya Hancock. She teaches mathematics is also a department head.
According to Jacob Drury, NCMS Principal, “She is a great teacher who loves her students and always goes the extra mile!”Congratulations!
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Exciting news! Mary Mosley Pickering’s wish has been granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation! She was celebrated by family and friends at Old Mexico last Friday when her Wish was revealed by the Foundation.
A very strong hint was given by huge Mickey and Minnie Mouse figures below a banner that said Make A Wish! A cake frosted in white with the words, "Mary your Wish has been granted!!! You're on your way to Disney World!!" She was so excited!
What a wonderful trip for this precious child and her sweet family. Her parents, Blake and Jessica Pickering, and brother, Jackson, will be going along. Jessica will give more details later! So very happy for this family!