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Spence Townsend, an assistant professor of art at Mississippi Valley State University, enjoys express ideas in a medium outside of speaking and writing as well as helping his students find their artistic voices. (Gerard Edic)

Your Neighbor: Spence Townsend: Art teacher helps students find their own voices

By GERARD EDIC - Staff Writer, 170 Reads
Tue, 04/13/2021 - 2:00 AM

As an artist, Spence Townsend enjoys conveying ideas and expressions outside of the verbal and written form. And as an assistant professor of art at Mississippi Valley State University, he enjoys helping students develop their own artistic voices.

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Bettye Sue Bell Stevens

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Businesswoman made her mark in ag aviation, insurance
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A male Greenwood teenager was shot several times on Broad Street Wednesday afternoon, just across… READ MORE

2 disqualified from city races
BREAKING: Tuesday’s primary election results
Restaurant opens at former location of winery
Businesswoman made her mark in ag aviation, insurance
Edwin 'Ed' Wilburn Hooker III

Teenager shot on Broad Street

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