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Mississippi Lottery Player Wins 2 Million Powerball Prize and Plans to Give Back

Sunday, May 3 by Lauren McKinzie

A lottery player from northern Mississippi claimed a $2 million prize after winning in the Powerball drawing held on Wednesday, April 29. The winning ticket was bought at Sam’s Corner Market in Oakridge. The winner, who asked to remain anonymous, spoke with the Mississippi Lottery... Read More.

River Valley Baseball Coach Mark Thompson Reaches 100 Wins as Eagles Sweep Rival Central State

Monday, March 2 by Lauren McKinzie

It was a milestone weekend for the surging No. 12-ranked River Valley University baseball team as head coach Mark Thompson secured his 100th win at the helm of the historic program. Thompson, who assumed head coaching duties following the retirement of longtime skipper Bill Carter... Read More.

Blue River Marching Band at Alabama Central University Wins Prestigious 2026 Sudler Trophy

Tuesday, December 16 by Lauren McKinzie

The renowned Blue River Marching Band at Alabama Central University has been named the 2026 recipient of the distinguished national Sudler Trophy, an honor widely regarded as the “Heisman Trophy of the collegiate band world.” Awarded biennially, the Sudler Trophy recognizes a collegiate marching band... 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.

Foxwood Resident Wins Billion Dollar Lottery Jackpot

Friday, January 3 by Lauren McKinzie

Do you wish you had brought that lottery ticket whenever you filled your vehicle last week? One lucky person in Foxwood is now a whole lot richer!! The winning billion dollar ticket was purchased from a gas station, talk about the ultimate late night... Read More.

Smith Wins Springfield Town Council Seat

Saturday, November 16 by Rocket Daily News

In a historic election, Jane Smith, a longtime resident of Springville and community activist, beat out several other candidates to secure the position on the town council. Smith's victory is being hailed as a major milestone for the town, which has long struggled with issues... 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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Mississippi Lottery Player Wins 2 Million Powerball Prize and Plans to Give Back

River Valley Baseball Coach Mark Thompson Reaches 100 Wins as Eagles Sweep Rival Central State

Blue River Marching Band at Alabama Central University Wins Prestigious 2026 Sudler Trophy

Oakridge Elementary Teacher Sarah Thompson Wins Prestigious Milken Educator Award

Foxwood Resident Wins Billion Dollar Lottery Jackpot

Smith Wins Springfield Town Council Seat

Local Fourth Grader Wins Innovative Invention Award

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