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🌱 Ackerman native Ray Mabus now has an Ole Miss department named for him

Coffee in hand, Ackerman? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ackerman native Ray Mabus now has an Ole Miss department named for him

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, temps: high: 78, low: 47.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ole Miss names Political Science Department for former Governor Ray Mabus (magnoliatribune.com) — Ackerman gets a proud shout-out as native son Ray Mabus has the University of Mississippi’s Political Science Department named in his honor, backed by more than 120 donors. The story highlights his long public-service career, from Mississippi governor to U.S. Navy secretary, and explains how the new endowment will expand teaching, research, and student opportunities at Ole Miss.
   

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  • US Customs and Border Protection posted a job opening for Marine Interdiction Agent in Ackerman. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Starkville

  • Supervisors, Starkville officials back joint anti-litter initiative (cdispatch.com)
  • SOCSD Names DeMario Jefferson as Director of Bands (starkvillesd.com)
  • Mary Means Business: American Deli prepares a return to the mall (cdispatch.com)

Mississippi State

  • A&M's hitting prowess will be challenged by Mississippi State's pitchers (myaggienation.com)

Ok Ackerman! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ackerman

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ackerman

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.