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First United Bank Vice President and Branch Manager Alabama Bohannon offers tips to avoid scams at First Baptist Church’s (FBC) 55+ Fellowship Luncheon Tuesday, July 21, which welcomed 25 in attendance. Bohannon, introduced by FBC Pastor Tim Medley, also provided tips on how to prevent elderly financial exploitation. Welcoming questions from the group, Bohannon provided handouts, listing the many ways scammers try to take advantage of others. COURTESY PHOTO

TxDOT Childress District Engineer Darwin Lankford recognizes Childress High School senior Jaden Rodriguez during National Intern Day recently.

Friends and family of Lucian Davis have rallied to support his recovery from a auto accident recently. COURTESY PHOTOS / DEAUNDRA BROWN

The Region 16 Education Service Center in Amarillo recently recognized 31 outstanding teachers as nominees for the Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year Awards. Michelle Branigan was nominated for the secondary award, and Mercedes Altman was a nominee for the elementary award. MISD is very proud of the work that Mrs. Altman and Ms. Branigan do for Memphis students. MISD PHOTO

First Bank & Trust President Steve Hall and Assistant Vice President Charolette Maddox stand under the new Cyclone Football scoreboard. The bank purchased the scoreboard that will elevate the game-day experience for Cyclone players, students, and fans alike. The new scoreboard reflects a shared dedication to celebrating local youth MISD PHOTO

New Memphis High School Principal John Odgen (in gold shirt) met with students and parents Tuesday evening for a What’s The Scoop ice cream meet and greet. MISD PHOTO