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Teachers are not just educators but mentors, guides, and role models who profoundly impact students’ lives. For many teachers, the educator profession feels more like a calling, a strong internal motivation to work to have a positive and lasting impact on students’ lives. Not all teachers understand that calling until life allows them to experience the impact potential.

Tatum Elise Brown has only been a teacher for two years but already she has found her calling. She is the 2nd grade reading comprehension teacher at Holly Springs Primary School in Holly Springs, Miss.

Special Education teacher Amanda Black of Pascagoula has been teaching within the Pascagoula-Gautier School District for 13 years.

The truth is that every single day is the day for teacher appreciation. After all, every other job is made possible, in part, by a teacher. So, yes, we should always be thankful for our amazing Mississippi teachers.

Today, let’s begin by thanking one family that truly is filled with teachers: Jeff and Lisa Tally have literally spent a lifetime teaching and loving on the students of Mooreville, Mississippi. 

A national organization of landscape professionals is honoring a Mississippi State University landscape architecture and environmental design faculty member.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver and former Ole Miss Rebel A.J. Brown will go from catching touchdowns in the Super Bowl to delivering words of encouragement and inspiration at the University of Mississippi’s 172nd annual Commencement on May 10.

Robert Edwin “Ed” Smylie of Crossville, Tennessee, a Mississippi State alumnus who played a pivotal role in the Apollo 13 mission’s success, died Monday [April 21].

What happens when God puts two women full of life and ambition together? Nicole and LeAnn have the answer to that— you get the Sole Sisters! This dynamic duo, perfect pair, and two peas-in-a-pod knew that God strategically placed them in each other’s lives for a purpose far greater than they could have possibly imagined. That purpose was for the creation of Sole Sisters and for God to be glorified and edified through their business. 

Slalom skateboarding is a form of downhill skateboard racing that first appeared in the 1960s and 1970s and reemerged in popularity in the 2000s. Slalom racers skate down a course usually marked by plastic cones, with the winner doing it the fastest. 

On Tuesday, April 22, the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) and Mississippi Association of Coaches (MAC) announced the high school winners of this year’s prestigious Miss Softball and Mr. Baseball. Presented by C spire, 14 recipients, one female and one male athlete from each of the seven MHSAA classifications, were recognized for distinct excellence in their sport. 

With flags waving above the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s newest long-term care facility, veterans, state leaders and community members recently gathered…

Aliyah’s journey into healthcare started when she was just a little girl, watching her grandmother make a positive difference in people’s lives as a nurse. At the time, she didn’t fully grasp the impact. But over the years, that quiet inspiration grew into something bigger—a calling she could no longer ignore. When it was all said and done, Aliyah decided to follow the legacy of her grandmother. 

On Tuesday, April 8, the third annual Mississippi Pinnacle Awards Gala took place at the Lake Terrace Convention Center. Hosted by Hattiesburg’s Sales & Marketing Professionals, the gala honored the talents and achievements of ten of our state’s businesses, events, humanitarians, individuals, and organizations. 

Season 23 of American Idol featured two Mississippi contestants, Jamal Roberts of Meridian and Lillie Z. Rhoden of Stonewall, earning golden tickets that advanced them to Hollywood. Jamal Roberts is a schoolteacher who sang “Her Heart” by Anthony Hamilton. Lillie Z. Rhoden also impressed two judges and earned her way to Hollywood by singing a cover of Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell.”

Maxim van Norden, a University of Southern Mississippi (USM) hydrography adjunct professor was recently inducted into the Hydrographer Hall of Fame by the Board Trustees of the Hydrographic Society of America at the U.S. Hydro Conference in Wilmington, N.C. Van Norden’s 53 years of dedication have provided a pathway for students to explore hydrography and be a part of a growing field along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

University of Southern Mississippi freshman Molly Collins was recognized earlier this semester with the Congressional Award Program’s Silver Medal, an honor that acknowledges achievements in voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration.