Who’s Who
Sympathy is extended to the family of Mike Lang.
Sympathy is extended to the family of Chris Tatum.
Congratulations to the following students named to the 2025-2026 Who’s Who: seventh grade–class favorites–Sam Ray, Zoele Freeny; most school spirit–C.J. Musgrove, Peyton Beckham; most talented Jayce Rogers, Laken Wooten; most dependable–Xavier Robbitt, Bailey Parker; best dressed–Kyler Boswell, Abby James; best sense of humor–Jadarius Williams, Maliyah Flucker.
Eighth grade–favorites–Bo Wilson, Kamdyn Busby; friendliest–Brayden Ross, Harper Gibbs; most dependable–John Michael Wilson, Harvie Kate Jenkins; most school spirit–Hayden Holley, Timya Bridges; best dressed–Kyler Neal, Emma Johnson; most talented–Brayden Ross, Kaydence Roberton; best sense of humor–Jaiden Kindcaid, Jaysia Hughes.
Ninth grade–favorites–Prestion Guy, Kylie Bell; friendliest–Dereck Madden, Addison Townsend; most dependable–Gabriel Shelley, Raylie Jo Busby; most school spirit–Colt Commer, Anna Bell; best dressed–Fisher Boykin, Savannah Williams; most talented– Keshawn Williams, Ava Skinner; best sense of humor-Hank Thrash, Sophie Lott.
Tenth grade–favorites–Michael Stewart, Carlisle Ray; friendliest–Parker Pinter, Pepper Ogletree; most dependable–Morgan Miles, Melody Lunday; most school spirit–Jabryson Chatman, Abbie Belk; best dressed–Dalton Chamblee, Mattie Byram; most talented–Johoward Johnson, Jaylee Coleman; best sense of humor-Ryland Johnson, Ella James.
Eleventh grade–favorites–Evan Hammons, Olivia Creel; friendliest–Dalton Johnson, Rachel Shepherd; most dependable–Lowry Moore, Allyson Smith; most school spirit–Connally Gaddis, Jaysia Hargon; best dressed–Braylan Busby, Emma Lou Wilcher; most talented–Samrion James, Marlee Smith; best sense of humor–Braxton Nabors, Marti Tune.
Twelfth grade–favorites–Karmron Young, Emery Sparks; friendliest–Lathan Jones, Keyara Nicks; best sense of humor–Tyler Madison, Lauren Risher; most school spirit–Jakari Brown, Laila Rogers; most dependable–Joseph Lamb, Payton Chamblee; most talented–Colby Dooley, Savannah Crout; best dress–Ike Strickland, Blayze Barnes.
Mr. and Miss SHS–Jeremy Darrwen Jenkins and Audrey Ryan Ferguson.
Golden Grove Church of God will host Kevin Spencer in concert February 13 at 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken. For more information call Pastor Jason Price at 601-942-7077.
FYI: beauty and beau pageant Jan 31, 2026. Elementary at 2:00, junior high at 5:30. High school follows.
This year Salem Church (Hwy. 487 and Pine Grove Road) has added a memory tree that is displayed in the entrance to the church. On the tree are pictures of past members of the church who have passed away. If you have a family member who once attended Salem and has passed away and have a picture of that loved one, please send a copy of that picture (please identify who the person is) and send as a text message to 601-507-1062 or email to lindalcorley49@gmail.com. There are already many pictures on the tree from pictures we had available and some that have been shared. We don’t want to miss anyone.
Services at Salem are Sunday–10:15 a.m. - Sunday School, 11:00 - morning worship (Bro. Tyler Comans); Wednesday activities at 6 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Please continue to pray for these young people who are fighting a number of issues in their young lives: Danny Ray Thrash, Lilah Kate Joiner, Lee Wilson, Bentley Strickland , Sam McGaugh, Lestat Ellingburg, and Sam Allen Smith.
Please continue to pray for those who are facing various challenges in their lives: Don Hardin, Susie Stringfellows, Chris (Cheese) Pimento, D.J. Elmore, Andrew Taylor, Deric Madden, Billy Brown, Brendon Ogletree (motorcycle accident), Gail Ogletree, Rita Kennedy, Ricky Boler, Steve Spell, Amanda Taylor, Sondra Gould, Jean Creel, Shirley Boxx, Malcolm Gainey, Harold Shaw, Larry Loper, Renae Leach, Iran Hillman, Pete Stringfellow, Renita Wilcher, Lou Boykin, Sherry Thrash, Dewayne Traxler, and Betty Dickerson.
Happy birthday to the following people: Amy McDonald, Mark Gill, Michael Sistrunk, Susan Jackson, Linda Bounds, Kellie Nickson, Reese McCraw, Liz Yates, Gail Ogletree, Canace Jolly, Casey Frink, Clint Wright, Jeff Taylor, Terrell Pickett, Haley McInnis, Debbie Buffington, and Dodie Davidson.
Thought to ponder: “It’s the friends we meet along the way that make us a appreciate the journey.”
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