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Sara Snelson Wallace
The Millsaps College Office of Institutional Advancement recently promoted Sara Wallace to Alumni Engagement Manager and Julia Kennedy to
Advancement Specialist. These changes will support Millsaps’ ongoing work to deepen alumni connections, enhance communication and create engaging experiences for alumni and friends of the college.
Both bring deep Millsaps roots, strong professional experience and a passion for serving the college community.
Wallace to Lead Alumni Engagement Efforts
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Sara Snelson Wallace
The Millsaps College Office of Institutional Advancement recently promoted Sara Wallace to Alumni Engagement Manager and Julia Kennedy to
Advancement Specialist. These changes will support Millsaps’ ongoing work to deepen alumni connections, enhance communication and create engaging experiences for alumni and friends of the college.
Both bring deep Millsaps roots, strong professional experience and a passion for serving the college community.
Wallace to Lead Alumni Engagement Efforts
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The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi’s 41st annual Bacchus Ball Gala was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The evening included regional music, Creole cuisine, and a silent auction.
Held during carnival season, the gala helps ensure the foundation continues its mission ministering to Mississippians living with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Caroline Lowe was chairman of the benefit with co-chair Holly Voller. Attending the event were (from left) David and Cindy Williams, and Kathy Eure
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The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi’s 41st annual Bacchus Ball Gala was held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. The evening included regional music, Creole cuisine, and a silent auction.
Held during carnival season, the gala helps ensure the foundation continues its mission ministering to Mississippians living with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Caroline Lowe was chairman of the benefit with co-chair Holly Voller. Attending the event were (from left) David Joseph, Jowilla Seqoy, and Warren Jones.
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Yazoo City main fire station collapsed Saturday night with rubble from the historic building falling into Washington Street next to City Hall.
Police on the scene said no one was inside the building when in collapsed.
South Washington Street and Jefferson Street near city hall are blocked at this time.
More details will be published when they are available.
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Yazoo City main fire station collapsed Saturday night with rubble from the historic building falling into Washington Street next to City Hall.
Police on the scene said no one was inside the building when in collapsed.
South Washington Street and Jefferson Street near city hall are blocked at this time.
More details will be published when they are available.
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Yazoo City main fire station collapsed Saturday night with rubble from the historic building falling into Washington Street next to City Hall.
Police on the scene said no one was inside the building when in collapsed.
South Washington Street and Jefferson Street near city hall are blocked at this time.
More details will be published when they are available.
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It was your typical scenario for an elementary school dance.
The boys lined up against one side of the gymnasium while the girls huddled in giggly groups on the other side.
It was the annual Valentine’s Day dance, and I was in the fourth grade. Boys no longer had the cooties, and my friends and I were ready to dance the night away...until 8 p.m.
By Jamie Patterson on
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It was your typical scenario for an elementary school dance.
The boys lined up against one side of the gymnasium while the girls huddled in giggly groups on the other side.
It was the annual Valentine’s Day dance, and I was in the fourth grade. Boys no longer had the cooties, and my friends and I were ready to dance the night away...until 8 p.m.
By Jamie Patterson on
1 month 2 weeks ago
It was your typical scenario for an elementary school dance.
The boys lined up against one side of the gymnasium while the girls huddled in giggly groups on the other side.
It was the annual Valentine’s Day dance, and I was in the fourth grade. Boys no longer had the cooties, and my friends and I were ready to dance the night away...until 8 p.m.
By Jamie Patterson on
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On Saturday, February 14, MCM Partners will celebrate the Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) through their signature fundraising event, Ignite the Night: From Sea to Shining Sea. Attendees will embark on a coast-to-coast culinary journey. Planning the evening are (from left, back) Hillary James, Tyler Malouf, Alex Cooper, Savannah Tirey, Allison Barnes, Bonnie Newcomb, Haley Kinard, Havilah Bradshaw, Elinor Phillips, Renna Edwards, Annie Laurie Barrett; and (front) Rae Ann Lawrence, Blann Lutken, Jordan McGowan, Hana Lucas, Haley Brumfield, Manisha Patel.
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On Saturday, February 14, MCM Partners will celebrate the Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) through their signature fundraising event, Ignite the Night: From Sea to Shining Sea. Attendees will embark on a coast-to-coast culinary journey. Planning the evening are (from left, back) Hillary James, Tyler Malouf, Alex Cooper, Savannah Tirey, Allison Barnes, Bonnie Newcomb, Haley Kinard, Havilah Bradshaw, Elinor Phillips, Renna Edwards, Annie Laurie Barrett; and (front) Rae Ann Lawrence, Blann Lutken, Jordan McGowan, Hana Lucas, Haley Brumfield, Manisha Patel.
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On Saturday, February 14, MCM Partners will celebrate the Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) through their signature fundraising event, Ignite the Night: From Sea to Shining Sea. Attendees will embark on a coast-to-coast culinary journey. Planning the evening are (from left, back) Hillary James, Tyler Malouf, Alex Cooper, Savannah Tirey, Allison Barnes, Bonnie Newcomb, Haley Kinard, Havilah Bradshaw, Elinor Phillips, Renna Edwards, Annie Laurie Barrett; and (front) Rae Ann Lawrence, Blann Lutken, Jordan McGowan, Hana Lucas, Haley Brumfield, Manisha Patel.
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Sam Funches, senior at Germantown High School, signed with Gonzaga University to play basketball. At the signing were (from left, back) Head Coach Chris Love, Ivory Bowie, Twymond Howard; (front) Kalia, Sam, Kesha and Samuel Funches.
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Madison Central High School’s December Students of the Month are (from left, back) Eli Bowen, Sicily Flanagan, Lawson Kennedy, Melanie Carrasquillo; (middle row) Mehar Dillion, Bailey Kennedy, Lorin Walters, Sara Bejarno; and (front) Angelina Bieger, Jay Brown-Lewis, Chloe Amerson, Violet Daniels, and Jordan Hawkins. Not pictured are Kenzley Mahan and Deanna Randall.
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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the St. Andrew’s Lower School held a special big chapel service. The Rt. Rev. Dorothy Wells, current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, led the service. Participating were (from left, back) the Rev. Hailey Allin, the Rt. Rev. Wells, Andrew Mallette, Sterling Sinclair, Landen Zhou, Austin Zhou, Landon Webb, Tyler Dennis, LaTannia Ellerbe; and (front) Ilana Webster, Natalie Mahasi, and Natalie Wooten.
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St. Andrew’s Episcopal School’s fourth graders recently presented Seussical the Musical. Two cast members included (from left) Natalie Wooten and Lilli Cleek shown with flowers presented to them at the end of the production.
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Both bills are works in progress as lawmakers continue to move legislation out of committees for consideration.
The Mississippi Senate Education Committee passed two bills on Monday that could have far reaching implications.
One measure would create a small student transfer program for students in the lowest ranking school districts while a separate bill would mandate school districts receive notification within 24 hours of a student’s felony arrest.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
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Both bills are works in progress as lawmakers continue to move legislation out of committees for consideration.
The Mississippi Senate Education Committee passed two bills on Monday that could have far reaching implications.
One measure would create a small student transfer program for students in the lowest ranking school districts while a separate bill would mandate school districts receive notification within 24 hours of a student’s felony arrest.
By Jeremy Pittari - Magnolia Tribune on
