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Mike Rodriguez, former Senior Advisor to the Executive Staff of the United States Tennis Association(USTA), will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2024 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on July 9-11 in Phoenix, AZ. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM).

Raise your hand if you enjoy math. Yeah, I didn’t raise my hand either, but thankfully, I have had the privilege of having some great math teachers. One that stood out the most to me was Ms. Lori Street. Ms. Street is a high school algebra teacher who makes learning equations interesting. 

Teacher and Army veteran Ed Abdella is gearing up to cycle over 3,000 miles from Oceanside, California, to Atlantic City, New Jersey, to compete in a gurgling test of endurance, Race Across America (RAAM). Since 1982, RAAM has become an iconic event, attracting elite athletes and adventure enthusiasts eager to conquer an extraordinary test of mental exercise.

We may only get an official week to celebrate teachers, but the reality is that we should celebrate our educators daily. Amongst the greatest teachers is Mrs. Sanders— a special education teacher at Batesville Middle School. Her passion, love for her students, and profound wisdom is what keeps Mrs. Sanders in the field of education.

Barbara Colville and Katie Ring are teachers at Resurrection Catholic Elementary School (RCES). They are also mother and daughter, and between them they have almost 50 years of teaching experience. 

Teachers are some of the most powerful people in the world. From teaching the core curriculum to building their self esteem, good teachers truly bring out the best in their students. Amongst the most incredible teachers is Jon Bullock, known more commonly, by his beloved students, as simply “Mr. Bullock.” 

Maria May Smith has been an educator for almost 40 years in Pascagoula, MS.

She was a special education teacher at Colmer Middle School for 28 years. While there, she was recognized as Teacher of the Year multiple times.

Erin Horne has been an educator for only four years but already she has found her niche. 

Ashleigh Smith has been an educator for 23 years, but she achieved that through a law degree.

Mrs. Frizzle and the Magic School Bus was a favorite series for our children growing up in the 90’s. These…

Kaitochukwu and Otitodilichukwu Chukwuka, twin brothers and undergraduate polymer science students at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), have been awarded fellowships to the prestigious MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP).

Mississippi native Auburn McCormick is one of the most captivating independent country artists on the music scene today. Her honest lyrics and clever melodies have created a tremendous following from local audiences. 

Terri Bohannon of Hurley has been selected East Central High School (ECHS) Parent of the Year.

The Garden Guru will return to Lucedale on May 4 and promises to be both entertaining and informative. This guru, Felder Rushing, is a guy who begs you to get dirty.

The International Academy of Astronautics has named University of Mississippi law professor Michelle Hanlon to its permanent committee on space solar power.

Glowing Embers is a locally owned candle business that is based in Hattiesburg, MS. It is co-owned by Quiera Montgomery and DaMeka Felder. Queira is married to her husband, Kendrick Montogmery, with whom she will be celebrating their 13th anniversary in August. She came from a hard working family. Both Quiera’s mother and husband have renal disease. She has a brother, with autism, named Gregory.