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We continue to meet annually with all 4 public school superintendents I represent in Senate District 6. We share and exchange ideas on how we can create legislation and have policies that enhance and promote public education and student career opportunities in the region. Baldwyn City Schools, Superintendent Jason Mckay Itawamba County Public Schools , Superintendent Trae Wiygul Lee County …

I want to thank Scott Burns of Tupelo Mississippi for his commitment to 7 Days for the Troops and Purple Heart Homes. I was happy to be the title sponsor for such a worthy charity and I would like to thank Lt. Governor Tate Reeves for taking time out of his schedule to visit and make a personal donation. 100% …

Memorial Day Remembering the men and women of the United States armed forces that made the ultimate sacrifice. Keeping the Gold Star Families in my prayers today. Congressman Trent Kelly and Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton shared and gave some very beautiful remarks.

Create Foundation Commission of the Future of Northeast Mississippi, State of the Region Annual Meeting and Report. We are fortunate to have leadership with vision. Thank you Create Board Members

National Nurse Appreciation Week. Wonderful to be with some the nurses at North Mississippi Health Services this morning and Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton. Thank you to all of the health care providers in Northeast Mississippi for worldclass care.

National Day of Prayer Began the day early in the City of Saltillo at the City Pray Breakfast. It was a standing room only crowd. I was so happy to see so many young people (High School age) attending. Brad Marlar representing First Baptist Church Saltillo shared some beautiful words and thoughts.

Please let me again congratulate all the award recipients at the Mississippi Trailblazers Black Tie Gala. Was grateful to be nominated and proud to receive an award.

The AEE Grant Awards luncheon at Tupelo Public Schools at Pierce St School campus was incredible. Thank you to the AEE Board, donors and educators. Wonderful to have Delbert Hosemann as my special guest. Great job Amy Tate, Sherry Davis, Rob Picou.

Excited to be at Guntown Middle School to help TVA present a $5,000 STEM Grant to teacher Connie Gusmus for her “Power Up” Grant. Investing in a new generation of engineers and scientists is a priority. Thanks to TVA for supporting these bright students and making an investment in Mississippi’s future workforce. #TVA (Amy Tate)

Grand opening of the Autism Center – BLAST program The new BLAST program helps young people ages 12 to 21 become self sufficient. Teaching them life skills such as shopping in a grocery store, how to utilize utensils and equipment in a kitchen, and how to store items and some work skills.