Just Among Friends
Congratulations to Kara Edwards! She is the recipient of the first indigenous Air and Space Law Scholarship awarded by the University of Mississippi Center for Air and Space Law.
Kara is a proud member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Present at the awards ceremony were Choctaw Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben, and Ole Miss Chancellor Glenn Boyce. Contributions to this scholarship would be greatly appreciated.
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The Neshoba High School Class of 2023 Hall of Fame Dinner was held on Monday night at the Porterhouse. The dinner was given by Porter and Angel Frazier to honor these special students for their accomplishments through their high school career.
Members of the Hall of Fame are Harley Hobby, Chloe Kirkland, Trinity McClain, Allie Horn, Ashton Luke, Ben Allen Marshall, Spencer Rea, Ty Martin, Lela Marshall, Chloe Pierce, Peyton Gray, and Elijah Ruffin. Thank you so much for this generous donation to our community's students, Porter and Angel Frazier!
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The Philadelphia Rotary Club honored three of our local high school students as the April 2023 Students of the Month at the regular Monday meeting on April 17.
Students of the Month are: Choctaw High School, Deshaylee Tubby; Neshoba Central High School, Trinity McClain; Philadelphia High School, Jar'Dan Sanders.
The students were introduced by Tammy Jones, Student of the Month Coordinator. The club extends a special thank you to the parents, school counselors, and principals who came to support these students. Congratulations!
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Congratulations to the Neshoba Central Junior High Baseball Team for winning the Central Mississippi League with the best record of 12-2 Overall!
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The Easter Bunny brought a cherished gift to Dr. Ben and Allison Long on Easter Sunday this year. Precious Collier Frances Long arrived to spend her first day on earth on one of the most joyous and holy days of the year.
Her grandparents are Tommy and Terri Cox McCarver. Her great grandmother is Shirley Cox. She also has two little big brothers who are absolutely enchanted with her. Congratulations!
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Abby Seale completed another of her "Lasts" at Mississippi State on Wednesday, April 19, when she walked the catwalk during her last MSU Fashion Board show. She looked lovely, as usual, and walked with grace and confidence wearing a very fashionable ensemble. She has been an asset to the group during her time working with them. She will graduate in the spring commencement ceremonies on the main campus in May.
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The Leake Academy Student Body raised $7,054.22 for the Catch-A-Dream organization this March! Officers from the Student Body presented the check to the Catch-A-Dream representatives. What an outstanding act of philanthropy that shows character and kindness in this student body.
Congratulations to Will Huffman, a sophomore at Neshoba Central High School, for being selected Student of the Month for March! His parents are David and Kristen McCombs Huffman.
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The Star Student from Leake Academy for the 2022-2023 school year is Sam Evans. His Star Teacher is Mrs. Missy Jackson.
Sam and Mrs. Jackson along with Sam's parents were honored at the Mississippi Economic Council STAR Student/Teacher Banquet in Jackson. Congratulations to each of you!
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The Neshoba County Master Gardeners spent last Thursday in the beautiful sunshine working at the Neshoba County Nursing Home pruning, planting, and painting. They planted bedding plants which were generously donated by the Neshoba County Co-Op.
They also painted lawn furniture for residents who might enjoy sitting outside. However, the furniture needs cushions for the wrought iron furniture. If any group or individual would like to donate some cushions, please contact Sarah Coleman at the Nursing Home.