Mission Mississippi, an organization that aspires to better race relations, had its first meeting of 2025 on Thursday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. The group held a luncheon at noon rather than its usual breakfasts scheduled early in the mornings. Above: From left are Mark Gerhet, Gerard Williams, Mission Mississippi of Leflore County chairman Terry Williams and Cam Abel. (By Kevin Edwards, Copyright 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)