Ricky Durrett

Today, the Mississippi Senate has amended House Bill 1395 to provide a $6,000 teacher pay raise, a $9,000 special education teacher pay raise, and a $2,000 pay raise for assistant teachers, community college instructors, and university professors. A teacher pay raise has been a priority of the Senate’s since day one of this legislative session. The educators who are shaping the future of our state are invaluable, and supporting their work is key. Visit ltgovhosemann.ms.gov/mississippi-se… to read more.

Everyone counted them out. Now the NYT admits it: Alabama, Louisiana & Mississippi are “the best hope in schooling” in America. The turnaround: ✅ AL: #1 math recovery ✅ LA: #1 reading recovery — above pre-pandemic levels ✅ MS: #1 poverty-adjusted math & reading — Black kids outperforming liberal California & Massachusetts While spending LESS than both. Nobody believed in them. They won anyway. 🇺🇸📚💪

Mike Bianco shares a story about commitment that will change how you think about goals. Jack Weimer was about 5'10" and weighed almost 300 pounds. His doctor told him: "You're not going to live a long life. You've got to go on a diet, you've got to exercise - you're gonna die of a heart attack or stroke." He wanted to change. But his commitment wasn't good enough. Then one day, he got devastating news. His daughter Megan was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease. She needed a kidney transplant. They tested everyone in the family and Jack was the only match. He was excited until the doctors said: "We can't operate on you. We may lose you on the table. And we're not putting that kidney in your daughter. We can't do that." He asked: "How much time do I have?" "Maybe 6 months." In 6 months, Jack Weimer lost 100 pounds. They had the surgery. His daughter got the transplant. So what's the story about? "His commitment wasn't high enough. He wanted to - just like people want to win, people want to go to Omaha, people want to play well. But his commitment wasn't great enough." Then Bianco dropped the line everyone needs to hear: "Once your commitment is greater than your feelings, that's when you get results. That's when it happens for you." Wanting isn't enough. You have to commit. • Commit to showing up. • Commit to being selfless. • Commit to being a good teammate. Your commitment has to be greater than your feelings. That's when change happens. (🎥@baseball_coach )

On this day 25 Years Ago Three Rivers Stadium was demolished #steelers

TARIFF: Trump has lifted the ban on inexpensive vehicles like the $14K Toyota Hilux (below), $2K Micro-EVs, or $4K Suzuki Alto. Get ready. x.com/WallStreetMav/…

What is PD like at our school? This right here. Collaboration, comfortable, and learning from each other. 🥰Love my teachers.

On Monday, self-contained teachers & paraprofessionals from across LPSD came together for a day of learning, collaboration, & growth. The energy was incredible, and we’re grateful for the support of parents, leaders, & staff. Excited for what’s ahead!

September has been one to remember for Lincoln Parish Schools. From athletics to academics, our students have made the most of the first full month of the 2025–26 school year!

Yesterday, Lincoln Parish School District students had the opportunity to meet with colleges and future employers to explore their future plans. Representatives from colleges across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas, along with local businesses, were in attendance.

Not all heroes wear capes. Some are Kindergarteners! After 20 months of treatment at St Jude, Glen View’s Carter Johnson is officially cancer free! His classmates gave him a hero’s welcome on his first day back. Carter is also the first-ever recipient of LPSD’s Trailblazer Award!

Bulldogs welcome the Bullpups to school, Bulldogs win…our weekly routine. GO DAWGS!☺️💙♥️🏈👏🐾 @LATechFB @latour_jenna

Big Day brings Big Emotions #BigDayForTeachers 🍏

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Good luck to all 26 of our former Bearcats who have moved on from Friday Night Lights to play on College Football Saturday! Once a Bearcat, Always a Bearcat!

It’s no secret that LPSD is home to some of the best educators in Louisiana! Each year, we are proud to honor those who go above and beyond by naming a Teacher of the Year at every school in our district. We are excited to announce the 2025–2026 Teachers of the Year!

For 24 years the Adopt-A-School program has connected Lincoln Parish schools with businesses, churches, civic groups, and individuals who want to make a difference. Interested in adopting a school? Click here to get started: lincolnschools.org/page/adopt-a-s…

Day 1 of Louisiana Novice Principal Academy! 🌟coherence🌟high expectations🌟 Also, wonderful to see an encourager and friend! @jonilacy1 @doelouisiana @cadebrumley @lincolnparishsd @DurrettRicky @latechteacher

It’s almost that time again! Calling all future Bearcats! #believeandachieve GO BEARCATS!!

We’re proud of Simsboro High for representing LPSD at the FBLA NLC in California! Omarion Rushing, LaJayden Drake & Jalen Outley placed 6th in the nation for their Partnership with Business project w/ WRLDINVSN! Big congrats to Miss Mercer—LA’s Outstanding Adviser of the Year!

We’re proud to share that 42% of Lincoln Parish students in grades 3–8 scored Mastery or above on this year’s LEAP—a 1% gain from last year and 7 points above the state average! This growth is a testament to our students, teachers & families. Let’s keep it going!