South Panola five-star recruit Tony Conner (front, center) gave the Ole Miss landshark sign after announcing he will play his college career at Ole Miss on National Signing Day Wednesday. Conner made the announcement live on ESPN and in front of a room full of fans, teammates and spectators in the high school media center. On hand to witness the occasion which gave Ole Miss its best recruiting season in history were his parents (l. to r.) David Conner Sr. and Mary Conner; and (back) his brother

Author Irene Latham of Birmingham spoke at the Como Public Library last Friday. Her book, “Leaving Gee’s Bend,” was chosen for Como’s first-ever Community Read and was the focus of three days of activities for readers of all ages last week. See additional photos on page A11. The Panolian photo by Rita Howell