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Ray Van Dusen Monroe's reporting primarily focuses on local events, government, elections, and community development in Amory, Mississippi. His coverage often includes seasonal events and education-related topics. If you are reaching out to him with a pitch, consider providing insights related to local government initiatives or election cycles in the area. Additionally, pitches featuring stories about community events or developments within the city of Amory would likely align well with his coverage preferences.
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By: Ray Van Dusen Monroe
During an Oct. 15 celebration, Smithville Elementary School Principal Chad Garner presents teachers LaShae Brown, left, and Lane Lann with plaques for their classes last school year earning the top scores in the state in third- and fifth-grade math during the spring assessments.
By: Ray Van Dusen Monroe
During a celebration last week, Smithville Elementary School third-grade math teacher Lane Lann passes out trophies to students in LaShae Brown's fifth-grade math class last year. Students in Lann and Brown's math classes last year earned the top scores in Mississippi for their subjects.
ABERDEEN – As a way to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Urgent Care at The Pointe hosted an event Oct. 21 to share health tips and offer time for testimonies.
By: Ray Van Dusen Monroe
A dedication was held Oct. 16 for a new lending library, sponsored by the Tombigbee chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, in front of Hamilton Nutrition and Mudbugs and Magnolias. People are encouraged to take a book and leave a book.
By: Ray Van Dusen Monroe
Children check out a mad scientist-themed trunk at the Aberdeen Church of Christ's fall festival Oct. 18. There are numerous fall activities planned within the next week and a half leading up to Halloween.
Belle-Shivers Middle School ambassadors are bottom, from left, fifth-grade winner Tanique James; sixth-grade runner-up Karson Atkinson; sixth-grade runner-up Bailey Holliday; sixth-grade winner Neely McMillian; sixth-grade winner Devin Elliot; and counselor’s choice ambassadors, eighth-grader Richard Terry Jr. and sixth-grader Takitra Smith. Top, fifth-grade runner-up Lakennedi Fitzpatrick; fifth-grade winner Cam’ron Love; seventh-grade runner-up Keese Williams Jr.; seventh-grade runner-up Shonkhia Hughes; eighth-grade winner Cayson Bell; eighth-grade winner Cali Dunn; eighth-grade runner-up Caiden Ward; eighth-grade runner-up EJ Johnson; seventh-grade winner Aubree Thomas; and seventh-grade winner Omari Gettis. Not pictured, fifth-grade runner-up Anthony Hogan.
By: Ray Van Dusen Monroe
Aberdeen barber J.P. gives Belle-Shivers Middle School student Jakkorian Blanchard a haircut during a free initiative coinciding with the district's fall break and National Bullying Prevention Month.
By: Ray Van Dusen Monroe
Breast cancer survivors and family members, Wendy Cunningham, Annie C. Heard and Portia Cunningham are advocates for the fight.
By: Ray Van Dusen Monroe
Darlene Reese, middle, poses for a photo during Sept. 26's event raising awareness for childhood cancer. It raised $1,440 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
By: Ray Van Dusen Monroe
During last week's Amory School Board meeting, West Amory Elementary School Principal Letricia French explains a program aimed to inform parents about early childhood learning opportunities to help close gaps in kindergarten.
