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Chrissi Papworth: Shooting for the stars

Editor's Note: This story appeared in the Fall 2022 edition of Leflore Illustrated. It is being republished on our website . . .

MPB brings Mississippi Antiques Showcase to the Delta April 17

Mississippi Public Broadcasting is hoping people looking for expert appraisals of their treasures will bring them to MPB’s Mississippi Antique . . .

‘Southern Dish’: MPB series spotlights state’s chefs, restaurants

For well over a year, state Sen. Lydia Chassaniol of Winona and a Mississippi Public Broadcasting film crew have been . . .

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The pace of modern life is so packed and structured, sometimes it’s great to have an open afternoon with nothing . . .

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Lawmakers also look to provide funding for income verification contracts to help keep SNAP error rates low as higher rates . . .

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    Northsider Doug Morgan, center, with River Hills Men's Tennis Association commissioners, Nelson Creath, left, and Matt Harkey, right.

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    Doug Morgan is the new River Hills king

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    Northsider Doug Morgan is the River Hills King of the Court this most recent session. Morgan had to top 32 other participants to get the crown during the hard court indoor season.

    Doug is known for his quiet tenacity and steady play. 

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    Cold, rough winds don't deter Viking Half Marathon athletes

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    As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.

    “Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.

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    National Junior Honor Society

    Fri,03/27/26-11:00PM , 416 Reads

    Jackson Academy seventh and eighth grade students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society this spring. Established in 1929 as an expansion of the National Honor Society into middle school grades, the organization upholds the same ideals of scholarship, character, leadership, and service.

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    Ninth Grade Baseball

    Fri,03/27/26-10:00PM , 1,753 Reads

    Members of Jackson Prep’s 2026 ninth grade baseball team include: (from left, back) Silas Warf, Zeke Childress, Ty Vincent, Bowen Jones, Will Allen Skinner, Knox Hassell, Jackson Page; (front) Jace Canoy, Daulton Lynskey, Hastings Boyd, Walker Smith, Tyler McCain, Andrew Cross, and Beau Bufkin.

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The pace of modern life is so packed and structured, sometimes it’s great to have an open afternoon with nothing planned.

That’s how it was last Friday when, out of the blue, I got a text from my long-time friend Scott Coopwood from Cleveland.

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