Basketball standout Tyler Hearn-Ferguson (seated left) of West Jones High School is shown signing a national letter of intent to continue her career at East Central Community College in Decatur. Hearn-Ferguson, a 5-5 guard, averaged 15 points per game in leading West Jones in scoring during the 2011-12 season.

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The following is a message from Rebbecca Lyons:

Caleb Herrington, Maddie Ingram, and Abi Morgan trying to beat the heat in the Rushton Community at a local pond.

Maddie (in the middle) caught the fish but was afraid to touch it.

Whether you love football or just enjoy the tailgating that goes with it, this event is for you! Forrest General Hospital’s Spirit of Women and the University of Southern Mississippi have hosted their annual “Football 101: Chalk Talk for Women” event for three years, and this year’s event promises even more fun! Kick the season off right at the fourth-annual “Football 101” on July 19 at 6 p.m. at Touchdown Terrace at The Rock on the campus of Southern Miss.