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Dr. Jerryl Briggs Sr.

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Briggs ‘honored’ to serve on EPA council
By MARISSA WILEY - Staff Writer
Sat,09/21/24-2:00AM , 743 Reads
Dr. Jerryl Briggs Sr., president of Mississippi Valley State University, says he is “deeply honored” to be appointed to the Environmental Protection Agency’s first-ever Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions Federal Advisory Council.
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Demetrice Ra’Shad Robinson showcases all of his Boy Scout badges. The Greenwood High School graduate, who now attends the University of Mississippi, started in Scouting at the age of 6.

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Distinguished Scout: GHS graduate works hard, becomes Eagle
By MARISSA WILEY - Staff Writer
Wed,09/18/24-2:00AM , 1824 Reads
After 12 years of service and dedication, Demetrice Ra’Shad Robinson has earned his wings as the 20th Eagle Scout of St. Francis Troop 4370.
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Elzy alumni plan big reunion for ’25
By MARISSA WILEY - Staff Writer
Wed,09/04/24-2:00AM , 2308 Reads
Amanda Elzy High School alumni proudly announce a blast to the past — a multi-year reunion for those who were Elzy students in the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, in honor of the school’s legacy.
This event will take place at the Leflore County Civic Center during next year’s Labor Day weekend — Aug. 29-30, 2025.
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Greenwood High School student Justin Littleton interviewed percussionist Nate Werth for a podcast episode. The topics included stress and schedule management and creativity. The podcast, “Blank Note,” was started to boost young musicians. (By Marissa Wiley, Copyright 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)

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GHS student interviews Grammy Award winner
By MARISSA WILEY - Staff Writer
Sat,08/31/24-2:00AM , 2215 Reads
Greenwood High School student Justin Littleton embarks on a musical journey with Grammy Award-winning percussionist Nate Werth on a 50-minute podcast episode, “Blank Note — Beating Burnout with Nate Werth.”
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