After crossing countless finish lines as a track and field athlete at Saint Bernard, Jack Zachem crossed the final finish line of high school last week.
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Joyner Elementary School custodian Michael Easley, known to students as Mr. Mike, receives a gift bag from Tupelo Junior Auxiliary member Kim Hodges, center, as the JA recognizes all school custodians across the Tupelo Public School District and the Lee County School District to show appreciation for all their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tupelo Junior Auxiliary members Gwen Cordell, left, and Kim Hodges present Joyner Elementary School custodian Michael Easley, known to students as Mr. Mike, with a gift bag as the JA recognizes all school custodians across the Tupelo Public School District and the Lee County School District to show appreciation for all their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Shelli Parker
sparker@athensreview.com Dec 14, 2020
Dec 14, 2020
Angel trees have been set up for various children and seniors in the community. First State Bank Athens has an angel tree for over 250 foster children in the community. East Texas Crisis Center also has a tree located at Cotton Patch, next to Walmart in Athens. Around 30 children of clients participating in their program need help to experience Christmas. Della Cooper, outreach coordinator for ETCC, said the group is requesting gift cards, which may be dropped off by Monday, Dec. 21, at 310 S. Carroll St.
 Please donate whatever amount you can to one of these deserving organizations and make a child s Christmas morning a little brighter.