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Mississippi Municipal League to Host 16th Annual Youth Leadership Summit
Published 7:51 pm Friday, March 1, 2024
The Mississippi Municipal League (MML) is set to host the 16th Annual Youth Leadership Summit from March 1st to 2nd, 2024, at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi.
The summit will commence with a Welcome Reception on Friday, March 1st, at the Colvard Student Union on the university campus. Councilman Joseph Norwood of Meridian, the 2023-2024 Chairman of the MML Youth Committee, invites all Summit attendees to join for an evening of food, music, and fellowship.
On Saturday, March 2nd, students in grades 9-12 from across the state will participate in workshops focusing on leadership, community service, college preparedness, and decision-making. Attendees can attend sessions led by campus groups, the Stennis Center for Public Service, and the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office. The conference keynote address will be delivered by Noah Harris, a Hattiesburg native currently serving as Confidential Assistant with the White House Office of Management and Budget.
In addition to the educational sessions, attendees will engage in a community service project by donating items to Starkville Strong, a local non-profit organization focused on addressing food insecurity, homelessness, housing insecurity, and community advocacy.
A new program, “Trade Talk,” will debut at this year’s summit, providing students with information on post-high school career options. The panel discussion is made possible by sponsors, including the Mississippi Chapter of the American Public Works Association, Nucor Steel Jackson, Inc., and Truckworx.
Over 300 students from 17 cities and towns across the state have registered for this year’s conference. Councilman Joseph Norwood expressed pride in the MML Youth Leadership Summit, stating, “This is the premier youth leadership event in Mississippi. These young people are the future of our state, and the summit is a great way to engage them in thinking and preparing for their future.”
Alongside the Mississippi Municipal League, sponsors for the event include the MS Chapter of the American Public Works Association, Mississippi Power, Mississippi State University, North Mississippi Mayors Association, Nucor Steel Jackson, Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District, and Truckworx.
The Mississippi Municipal League, established in 1931, represents 290 city, town, and village governments in Mississippi. Its mission is to help cities and towns excel through training, lobbying at the state and federal levels, and providing resources and networking opportunities. For more information about the Mississippi Municipal League, visit www.mmlonline.com.
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Vote for Mississippi boys high school athlete of the week Sept. 2-7
There were several top performers across the state in boys high school sports, but only one can be voted athlete of the week for Sept. 2-7.
Fans may vote in the poll BELOW one time per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Friday.
To nominate a future athlete of the week, email mchavez@gannett.com or message him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.
To submit high school scores, statistics, records, leaders and other items at any time, email mchavez@gannett.com.
Nominations
Kendetryon Backstrom, Kemper County: Backstrom had 247 passing yards, going 13-of-16 on completions for with two touchdowns and had six carries for 45 yards and three touchdowns in Kemper County’s 46-8 win over Noxapater.
Ronde Baker, Terry: Baker produced 171 rushing yards on 12 carries with four touchdowns in Terry’s 57-6 win over Pure Academy.
Wyatt Bond, Lamar School: Bond recorded 320 passing yards, going 24-of-37 with three touchdowns, and had 43 rushing yards and two touchdowns in Lamar’s 35-34 loss to Winston Academy.
Coby King, Greene County: King was 24-of-35 passing for 418 yards with a touchdown and had 11 carries for 137 rushing yards with four touchdowns in Greene County’s 51-36 loss to George County.
Tray Kinkle, Holly Springs: Kinkle produced 10 carries for 300 yards and four touchdowns in Holly Springs’ 33-0 win over Byers.
Tyshun Willis, Velma Jackson: Willis had 15 carries for 203 rushing yards with a touchdown, four receptions with 59 receiving yards, and a touchdown. On defense, he recorded four sacks, 8.5 tackles and three tackles for loss in Velma Jackson’s 24-22 win over Yazoo County.
Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.
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Mississippi woman killed in two-vehicle crash in Grenada County
GRENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi woman was killed during a two-vehicle crash in Grenada County.
Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said the crash occurred on Highway 7 just after 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 7.
Mississippi woman killed in head-on crash in Louisiana
According to MHP, a 2002 Toyota Sequoia was traveling north on the highway when the vehicle collided with a Mercedes van that was also traveling north.
The driver of the Mercedes, 53-year-old Loretta Hopkins, of Winona, died at the scene.
This crash remains under investigation by MHP.
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