Aberdeen, United States (Local)
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Ray Van Dusen's coverage focuses heavily on local events, government, and community-related topics in Northeast Mississippi. He frequently covers news related to local government, elections, natural disasters, community events, law enforcement activities, education issues and healthcare.
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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.
By: Ray Van Dusen
ABERDEEN – Recently sworn-in Judge Robert P. Chamberlin was welcomed Oct. 14 with a reception at The Magnolias.
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.
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
Recipients of 2026's BEACON grants through the North Monroe County Community Fund pose for a photo.
By: Ray Van Dusen
AMORY – During his report at Oct. 13’s Monroe County School Board meeting, district superintendent Kevin Threadgill gave updates on new and existing programs to benefit students.
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.
