Just Among Friends
Neshoba County’s newest resident, Luca William Parsons, made his debut into the world on Friday, May 12, just in time for Mother’s Day! Luca weighed 9lb. 7oz. of pure love. His very happy parents are Cade and Eliza Lauderdale Parsons. His big brother is Arlo who is adapting to his new role as big brother very nicely! Congratulations!
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Congratulations to Steve and Deena Dansby who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on May 15! This popular couple has raised two daughters, Kelly and Jill, who have presented them with two sons-in-law and four grandchildren. The families enjoy getting together frequently.
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Patsden Williams, a senior at Neshoba Central High School, has signed with Mississippi College where he plans to further his education and continue his basketball career. He will be a 2023 graduate of Neshoba Central where he was a member of the Rockets varsity basketball team. His parents are Prisinda Isaac and Lathom Williams, Sr. Congratulations!
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Another Neshoba Central senior, Garrison Breedlove, has signed with Southeastern College to continue his education and play basketball on the college team. Garrison will graduate from Neshoba Central Class of 2023. His parents are Lauren Breedlove and Jarrod Breedlove. Congratulations!
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The Philadelphia High School Band received a donation of $500 from Citizens in Action of Philadelphia. The donation was presented by Eva Tisdale on behalf of the organization. This donation will benefit the band in several ways. Thank you to those who made this possible!
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Mississippi State University has built an enviable reputation of excellence in high performance computing over the last thirty years. That reputation will be carried forward by Mike Navicky as the new director of MSU’s High Performance Computing Collaboratory. He is married to a former Philadelphia resident, Denise Weir Navicky. They live in Starkville where she also works for MSU. Congratulations and welcome home to Mississippi!
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Congratulations to Zae Goodin who has signed with Southeastern College to further his education and continue his basketball career. He will be a 2023 graduate of Neshoba Central High School. His parents are Shareka McDonald and the late Bobby Goodin, Jr. His grandparents are Coach Bobby and Debra Goodin, Sr.
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"Cheers to 60 Years!" read the posted greeting to the guests as they entered the room where Max and Betty Loper’s 60th Wedding Anniversary Celebration was being held on May 13th.
The room at Bailey's Landscaping was beautifully decorated for the occasion with flowers, tables covered with white tablecloths, and trays of refreshments. There were displays of pictures documenting the Loper's years of marriage. A special touch was Betty's wedding gown displayed on a dressmaker's mannequin complete with her veil. This happy event was hosted by the Loper’s family who did a fabulous job! Congratulations to Max and Betty and best wishes for more years of happiness!