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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Superintendent says block scheduling here to stay
• This year’s switch to longer class periods has been largely positive, according to Superintendent Michael Nanney. Itawamba County’s change to block scheduling for its high schools has proven successful, according to the superintendent of education. Looking back over the school year — the first in which district high schools used the longer period block scheduling [...]
Storms help repair Mantachie Clinic roof
• An insurance claim for the non-profit dental clinic’s storm-damaged building will help repair its leaky roof. An “act of God” has turned out to be a blessing for Mantachie Clinic. Wind damage from the series of storms that passed through the area in recent weeks left the roof of Mantachie Rural Health Care’s dental [...]
Statewide gun crime stats don’t reflect Itawamba
• Mississippi is ranked third in the country for gun murders, but local law enforcement officials say those numbers don’t hold water locally. Recently released statistics on nationwide gun crime places Mississippi among the highest in the country for per capita gun crimes. Local law enforcement officials say that these stats don’t reflect Itawamba County, [...]
Relay returns to Itawamba Friday night
• Itawamba County’s annual cancer-fighting Relay for Life event will last until midnight at ICC’s Crane Pavilion. Itawamba County is set to take up arms against cancer this Friday night. Itawamba County’s annual cancer-fighting Relay for Life event is set for this Friday, May 17, at ICC’s Crane Pavilion in Fulton. This year’s event will [...]
County adopts new district lines
• Portions of Districts 1, 4 and 5 now cross the Tenn-Tom Waterway. Itawamba County’s district lines have undergone some significant changes. Under the new district map, which was recently approved by the Itawamba County Board of Supervisors, three of the five county districts now “cross the river,” so to speak. Previously, the Tenn-Tom Waterway [...]
In the line of duty: Local law enforcement to honor fallen officers
• A short Law Enforcement Memorial Day ceremony is set for Tuesday, May 14. When an officer of the law falls in the line of duty, it has an effect on officers everywhere. “We’re all like a big family; when one of us gets hurt, we all get hurt,” said Fulton Police Chief Reggie Johnson. [...]
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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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Jane Walker: This is amazing! I am so thankful to those giving...
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Adam Armour: Unfortunately, the map I have isn't really detail...
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Shelly: Is there anyway to display a map showing the distr...
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once a volunteer: Adam I know you are doing your job but you know as...
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no name: By far the biggest lie!!! that "new manager" als...