Congressman Bennie G. Thompson

Congratulations to Ke’Mya Thomas from Philadelphia, MS!

Ke’Mya is graduating from Philadelphia High School. After graduation, she plans to enroll at the University of Mississippi, where she will pursue a major in Psychology.

Ke’Mya’s favorite quote is: “You will succeed in whatever you choose to do, and the light will shine on the road ahead of you.” — Job 22:28 (NLT)

Congratulations to Brayden M. Bingham from Byram, MS!

Brayden is graduating from Terry High School. After graduation, he will attend Hinds Community College on a band scholarship, where he plans to major in Cybersecurity.

Brayden’s favorite quote is: “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” — Zig Ziglar

Congratulations to Meagan Singleton from Natchez, MS!

Meagan is graduating from Natchez High School. After graduation, she plans to attend Alcorn State University, where she will major in Sport Management. She is excited to continue her education and build a future in the sports industry.

Meagan’s favorite quote is: “The future belongs to those who believe in their dreams.”

Congratulations to Alonzo McGowan from Natchez, MS!

Alonzo is graduating from Natchez High School. After graduation, he plans to attend a junior college at Mississippi Community Christian College, where he will continue his football journey.

Alonzo’s favorite quote is: “With God all things are possible.” — Matthew 19:26

Congratulations to La’Miracle Nashay McGuire from Natchez, MS!

La’Miracle is graduating from Natchez High School. After graduation, she plans to attend college and begin working toward becoming a real estate agent. She hopes to build her own career, help people find their dream homes, and create a better future for herself.

La’Miracle’s favorite quote is: “As long as you trust in God and put your faith in Him, everything will work out in His timing, and you will never have to face anything alone.”

Congratulations to Victoria Sanders from LaPlace, Louisiana!

Victoria is graduating from Natchez High School. After graduation, she plans to attend Alcorn State University, where she will major in Nursing.

Victoria’s favorite quote is: “Love yourself, girl, or nobody will.” — J. Cole

Congratulations to Devin Cortrell Ford from Natchez, MS!

Devin is graduating from Natchez High School. After graduation, he plans to attend Hinds Community College from 2026 to 2028 to further his education and continue his football journey.

Devin’s favorite quote is: “Comparison is the thief of joy.” — Theodore Roosevelt

Congratulations to Braylon McDaniel from Natchez, MS!

Braylon is graduating from Natchez High School. After graduation, he plans to attend a community college to pursue training in plumbing and earn a trade certification.

Braylon’s favorite quote is: “Be the hammer, not the nail.”

Thank you to the Friends of Lexington Preservation, the Holmes County Board of Supervisors, Mayor Percy Washington, Sheriff March, and members of the Holmes County TRIAD for the invitation to visit Lexington.

I appreciated the opportunity to tour the Lexington Food Pantry and visit the historic Lundy House restoration project. I also enjoyed attending the TRIAD meeting to discuss how local residents, law enforcement, and community leaders can continue collaborating to strengthen public safety and community engagement in Holmes County.