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Pastor Samuel Sago speaks to the Voters League of Itta Bena Wednesday night about the importance of having teachers in children’s lives. Photo by Taylor Kuykendall.

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Voters League of Itta Bena honors area teachers
By TAYLOR KUKENDALL - Staff Writer
Thu,10/29/09-11:00PM , 169 Reads
The Voters League of Itta Bena took some time to recognize teachers and their importance of their profession Wednesday night.

Samuel Sago spoke in honor of the teachers. Rickey Hill, the dean of graduate schools at Mississippi Valley State University, was scheduled to speak but was unable to attend.
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Family optimistic about recovery of helicopter pilot
By TAYLOR KUKENDALL - Staff Writer
Wed,10/28/09-11:00PM , 47 Reads
The family of a helicopter pilot whose craft fell from the sky Sunday is remaining optimistic.
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Billy Benson, James Hudson, Travis Key and Marquez Sanders do an impromptu performance of “Now, Look Away” in the hall of of the MIssissippi Valley State University Fine Arts building. Photo by Taylor Kuykendall.

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Statesmen started with random outburst of song
By TAYLOR KUKENDALL - Staff Writer
Wed,10/28/09-11:00PM , 52 Reads
Like a musical, the MVSU Statesmen Quartet started with a random outburst of song.
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Majority of traffic deaths on rural roads
By TAYLOR KUKENDALL - Staff Writer
Tue,10/27/09-11:00PM , 106 Reads
Though proper vehicle safety should be practiced at all times, Leflore County safety officials say there are particularly dangerous areas and situations in Leflore County that require extra attention.
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