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David Harper Honored with 2026 James Porter Public Service Award for Dedication to Community and Public Safety

Friday, May 1 by Lauren McKinzie

State Insurance Commissioner and Fire Marshal David Harper received the 2026 James Porter Public Service Award on Tuesday during Police Memorial and Top Cop Appreciation Day at the State Events Center in Rivertown. The award commemorates the service of James Porter, who spent more than... Read More.

Oakridge Elementary Teacher Sarah Thompson Wins Prestigious Milken Educator Award

Wednesday, December 3 by Lauren McKinzie

A fourth-grade teacher at Oakridge Elementary School in Brookfield has been named the latest recipient in Mississippi of the distinguished Milken Educator Award, which comes with a $25,000 prize. Sarah Thompson, who teaches at Oakridge Upper Elementary, was surprised with the award during a schoolwide... Read More.

Local Fourth Grader Wins Innovative Invention Award

Saturday, November 9 by Rocket Daily News

A young student at Jackson Elementary School in the fictional town of Hillcrest is celebrating after winning a school-wide contest aimed at promoting creativity and innovation. Nine-year-old Lily Johnson, a fourth-grader at the school, was awarded first place in the contest for her impressive... Read More.

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David Harper Honored with 2026 James Porter Public Service Award for Dedication to Community and Public Safety

Oakridge Elementary Teacher Sarah Thompson Wins Prestigious Milken Educator Award

Local Fourth Grader Wins Innovative Invention Award

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