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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. [...]

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County principals reassigned for coming school year

Itawamba County’s principals will do a bit of shuffling next year. Three of the county’s school administrators will be changing jobs next school year. Mark Hitt, current principal of Dorsey Attendance Center, will serve as principal at the alternative school. Hitt has been principal of Dorsey Attendance Center since 2006. Currently, no one serves as [...]

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Mills captures pictoral history of Itawamba County

Sixth-generation Itawambian Mona Mills has recently released her first printing of “Images of America – Itawamba County.” Mills is delighted to be able to share her love for the county of her heritage. A member of the Itawamba Historical Society, Mills spends a great deal of time studying genealogy. She began genealogy blogging in 2008 [...]

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Martin elected chairman of Itawamba County School Board

Harold Martin, third district school board member, was elected chairman of the Itawamba County School Board during their recent meeting. Immediately following his election, Dr. Wes Pitts, second district board member, was chosen vice-chairman, and Tammy Cooley, first district board member, was elected secretary. The three members will serve throughout 2013. In other business, the [...]

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