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Published 12:00 am Wednesday, September 9, 2009

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Scholarships

• Ariel Ragan, a freshman at the University of Southern Mississippi, has received a $1,000 scholarship from the Mississippi Association of Supervisors Minority Caucus. Ten recipients are selected based on letters of recommendation, a narrative biography and essay about his/her home county. Ariel is a 2009 graduate of Vicksburg High School.

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Upcoming events

• Community Youth Achievers Village Open House — 6-8 p.m. Sept. 19, 1132 Highway 548 in Hermanville; Dr. Michael Vinson Williams, MSU professor, keynote speaker; door prizes, music, youth speak out, more; Harold E. Charles, 601-535-7551.

• GRE Admissions Test Review Course — 6-10 p.m. Oct. 8, 13 and 15 at Mississippi College; cost, $249, includes a workbook and test tips; registration deadline is Oct. 2; 601-925-3263 or www.mc.edu/academics/ce for registration form or more information.