Remember the tale of David and Goliath? Sam Farris’ story is pretty similar. The Mantachie High School junior is kind of unassuming: A full head shorter than most of his classmates, polite and not exactly reserved, but sort of quiet. Farris isn’t the really the kind of guy to stand out in a crowd. Those [...]
Looking good: Mustangs mix youth with experience in strong spring performance
PONTOTOC – Last season, Potts Camp quarterback Jordon Harris and the Cardinals carved up Mantachie to the tune of almost 500 yards of total offense in a run-away 46-14 victory. Last Thursday, however, Harris and his squad clashed with the Mustangs again at the South Pontotoc jamboree; albeit this time with a very different result. [...]
ICC earns Top 25 finish in NJCAA Men’s National Tennis Tournament
By ADAM GORE LetsGoICC.com PLANO, TEXAS – The Itawamba Community College tennis team finished up their season with a Top 25 finish in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Men’s National Tennis Tournament at the Collin Tennis Facilities in Plano, Texas. The Indians finished 23rd in the tournament and just three points out [...]
Itawamba AHS’ Dunn signs with Northeast
FULTON – Touted by many as one of the best senior post players in the area last season, Itawamba AHS’ Quay Dunn was a model of consistency during the Lady Indians’ run to the quarterfinals of the 4A North basketball tournament. Last Wednesday, the forward made her college choice known when she signed a letter [...]
Bennett brings home medals
IAC’s Nash Bennett brought home three medals, two silver and a bronze, from the Special Olympics Mississippi State Summer Games held at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi on May 10-12. Nash placed third in the 25-meter, while finishing second in both the 15-meter and 25-meter relay
Westbrook, Doss sign to play basketball at ICC
By ADAM GORE LetsGoICC.com FULTON – Itawamba Community College head basketball coach Grant Pate announced the signing of Shannon High School standouts Lakee Westbrook and Lamarcus Doss last Tuesday. “These guys have meant a lot [to our program],” said Shannon head coach Cedric Brim. “We’ve had them since they were in the ninth grade, and [...]
Graduation ceremonies set for Saturday
• Approximately 234 area seniors are expected to receive their diplomas. These are the final days of high school for the 234 Itawamba County seniors who are expected to graduate, Saturday. All three area high schools will hold their graduation ceremonies this Saturday, May 25, at the Davis Event Center on the ICC campus. Each [...]
Sports News and Scores
Mantachie baseball camp to be held in May Mantachie will host a baseball camp on May 28-31 from 8-12 each day. The cost will be $60 and will include a T-shirt. For more information, contact Coach Scott Collier at 213-2850. Fulton baseball camp to be held at city park Fulton will host a baseball camp [...]
Watercoloring the King
• Fulton native tapped to design 2013 Elvis Festival poster. “I fell in love with watercolors in college,” explained Fulton native Brent Farrar, the artist behind this year’s Tupelo Elvis Festival poster. “It’s relaxing. You kind of lose yourself in it for however long you’re painting. If it’s four or five hours, it feels like [...]
In the line of duty
• Itawamba County’s law enforcement agents pay homage to those killed in service. It should come as a surprise to no one that being an officer of the law is a dangerous job. Any officer worth his or her salt knows that any day which begins with putting on a badge may be the last. [...]
‘Duck Dynasty’ stars to speak at ICC
• The stars of the popular reality show will help local non-profit group April’s Angels build a playground. Fans of the immensely popular reality show “Duck Dynasty” will get a chance to meet a couple of the show’s stars next month. Plus, it’ll help raise money to support local children. On Sunday, June 30, Willie [...]
Paraprofessional of the year recognized at meeting
Thirty-two year school system veteran Sandra Guin was named Itawamba County School District’s Paraprofessional of the Year, Monday night. Guin, who has spent her years in the front office at Mantachie High School, was selected from among a field of seven nominees representing Itawamba County schools. Upon receiving the award, Guin appeared honored and humbled. [...]
School district lines redrawn
Just like the county, the district lines for the Itawamba County School District have been redrawn to compensate for population shifts. Although not a mirror image of the county’s new district map, the school district’s map follows fairly closely. Both Districts 1 and 4 now cross the Tenn-Tom Waterway, biting into former portions of Districts [...]
IAHS seniors show off student projects
By Marina Cherednichenko Special to The Times Each year, more than 120 Itawamba Agricultural High School senior students present their unique ideas in the form of a project. This year’s presentation took place in the IAHS library on Thursday, May 2. Approximately 44 students participated this semester, adding to the 100 students who completed their [...]
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School district lines redrawn
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‘Duck Dynasty’ stars to speak at ICC
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Superintendent says block scheduling here to stay
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Looking good: Mustangs mix youth with experience in strong spring performance
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ICC earns Top 25 finish in NJCAA Men’s National Tennis Tournament
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David facing Goliath: Mantachie high school battles, beats cancer
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Looking good: Mustangs mix youth with experience in strong spring performance
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ICC earns Top 25 finish in NJCAA Men’s National Tennis Tournament
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Itawamba AHS’ Dunn signs with Northeast
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Bennett brings home medals
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