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Updated: March 26, 2025 @ 4:13 am
Recipient of the new $3,000 Tony Whitlow Memorial Scholarship, named in honor of a local agribusiness leader, went to Molly Michael Skinner, of Marshall. Skinner also received a $1,000 Harrison County Agribusiness scholarship. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
Winner of the Rocking B Show Pigs $1,000 scholarship was Collin Caudle. Caudle also received a $1,000 from Harrison County Agribusiness; and a $500 scholarship from Legacy Ag Credit. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
Cori Hendricks, of Hallsville FFA, received a $3,500 Mike Emery Memorial Scholarship, and a $1,000 scholarship from the Harrison County Agribusiness Association. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
Recipient of the $1,500 Jon Michael Nash Memorial Scholarship was Mya Stuart, of Harrison County 4H. Stuart was also awarded a $1,000 Harrison County Agribusiness Scholarship and a $500 Master Gardener scholarship. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger Photos)
Reid Haynes took first place in the junior division of the Farm City Week Voice of Agriculture speech contest.
Morgan McGuire placed first in the senior division of the Farm City Week Voice of Agriculture speech contest. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
At left, Julia Lamb, an East Texas Baptist University nursing student, received the $1,000 KMHT Radio Continuing Education Scholarship, presented by Lori Acker, right. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
The Harrison County Cattlemen’s Association $1,000 scholarship winner was Hallsville FFA student, Whitney Sullivan. Sullivan also won a $1,500 Harrison County Agribusiness scholarship. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
Hallsville FFA student Tucker Soules received scholarships totaling $2,500 from Legacy Ag Credit, Harrison County Cattlemen’s Association, and Harrison County Agribusiness. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
Attendees to the hamburger kickoff dinner for the Harrison County Farm City Week bow in prayer as the event begins Monday, March 24, 2025, at Marshall City Arena. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
Harrison County Judge Chad Sims welcomes a crowd to the hamburger kickoff dinner in celebration of Harrison County Farm City Week Monday, March 25, 2025, at Marshall City Arena. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
Harrison County Farm City Week kicked off with a hamburger dinner at the Marshall City Arena, Monday, March 25, 2025. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
Attendees to the hamburger kickoff dinner for the Harrison County Farm City Week bow in prayer as the event begins Monday, March 24, 2025, at Marshall City Arena (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
County/Courts Reporter
Robin Y. Richardson is an award winning print journalist, serving as the county government and courts reporter. She earned her journalism degree from TSU and master’s from LSUS. She is the proud mother of one daughter.
Recipient of the new $3,000 Tony Whitlow Memorial Scholarship, named in honor of a local agribusiness leader, went to Molly Michael Skinner, of Marshall. Skinner also received a $1,000 Harrison County Agribusiness scholarship. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
Winner of the Rocking B Show Pigs $1,000 scholarship was Collin Caudle. Caudle also received a $1,000 from Harrison County Agribusiness; and a $500 scholarship from Legacy Ag Credit. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
Cori Hendricks, of Hallsville FFA, received a $3,500 Mike Emery Memorial Scholarship, and a $1,000 scholarship from the Harrison County Agribusiness Association. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
Recipient of the $1,500 Jon Michael Nash Memorial Scholarship was Mya Stuart, of Harrison County 4H. Stuart was also awarded a $1,000 Harrison County Agribusiness Scholarship and a $500 Master Gardener scholarship. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger Photos)
Reid Haynes took first place in the junior division of the Farm City Week Voice of Agriculture speech contest.
Morgan McGuire placed first in the senior division of the Farm City Week Voice of Agriculture speech contest. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
At left, Julia Lamb, an East Texas Baptist University nursing student, received the $1,000 KMHT Radio Continuing Education Scholarship, presented by Lori Acker, right. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
The Harrison County Cattlemen’s Association $1,000 scholarship winner was Hallsville FFA student, Whitney Sullivan. Sullivan also won a $1,500 Harrison County Agribusiness scholarship. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
Hallsville FFA student Tucker Soules received scholarships totaling $2,500 from Legacy Ag Credit, Harrison County Cattlemen’s Association, and Harrison County Agribusiness. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
Attendees to the hamburger kickoff dinner for the Harrison County Farm City Week bow in prayer as the event begins Monday, March 24, 2025, at Marshall City Arena. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
Harrison County Judge Chad Sims welcomes a crowd to the hamburger kickoff dinner in celebration of Harrison County Farm City Week Monday, March 25, 2025, at Marshall City Arena. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
Harrison County Farm City Week kicked off with a hamburger dinner at the Marshall City Arena, Monday, March 25, 2025. (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
Attendees to the hamburger kickoff dinner for the Harrison County Farm City Week bow in prayer as the event begins Monday, March 24, 2025, at Marshall City Arena (Robin Y. Richardson/Marshall News Messenger)
Harrison County Farm City Week kicked off Monday with the Voice of Agriculture Speech Contest, followed by a hamburger dinner and scholarship presentations for graduating seniors.
“I want to thank our students who have been working so hard, and I know it’s not just them, it’s parents, it’s sponsors, it’s teachers, it’s extension agents, and lots of volunteers that helped put this event on,” County Judge Chad Sims said as the event kicked off at Marshall City Arena. “Lots of folks helped put this on. This is a huge event. It takes a lot of effort by everybody to get it done. So, I want to thank all of you who volunteered to make this happen.”
Judge Sims reminisced how he always looked forward to the event, particularly the highly anticipated Thursday night sale. It’s one of the happiest times, seeing the youth sell their livestock.
The county judge wished all well in their showcases this week.
“Good luck to all of you tonight, all of you this week. You’ve got a big week in front of you. Good luck to all of you on your projects, your animals. I hope you do well and you have great results Thursday night,” he said as he thanked all sponsors and buyers for supporting participants.
“We’re thankful to be able to pour into the students’ lives here and we’re thankful for these lessons they’ve learned,” Sims said as he opened the occasion in prayer. “I’m thankful for all the people who are buying, the students who have worked, and volunteered and helped and supported to make this such a great effort. We’re thankful for being a part of it.”
Harrison County Extension Agent Matt Garrett said it’s always great to kick off Farm City Week with the Voice of Agriculture speech contest.
Winners for the junior division were Reid Haynes in first place, Rebel Rose White in second place and Arabella Chapman in third place.
Winners for the senior division were: Morgan McGuire in first place, LeBron Simmons in second place, and Addisyn Horn in third place.
First place winners from both divisions presented their award-winning speeches to the audience.
“Each year this contest is sponsored by the good folks at Downs Funeral home. We thank you for your support there,” said Garrett.
Scholarship Winners
In addition to the announcement of speech winners, thousands of dollars worth of scholarships were awarded to various recipients.
“We have some wonderful students to honor. It’s been a pleasure getting to know them through their applications,” said Beatty Emery as she prepared to announce the scholarship winners. “They’re doing a very good job with their projects.”
The recipient of the $1,000 KMHT Radio Continuing Education Scholarship was Julia Lamb, a senior nursing student at East Texas Baptist University.
“We have a roomful of talented young people, and this scholarship is designed to help you continue your education,” said Lori Acker with KMHT, noting more details on the scholarship can be found on the KMHT website.
Next, Cori Hendricks, of Hallsville FFA, received a $3,500 Mike Emery Memorial Scholarship, and a $1,000 scholarship from the Harrison County Agribusiness Association.
Recipient of the new $3,000 Tony Whitlow Memorial Scholarship, named in honor of one of the biggest supporters of agriculture and leader in agribusiness, went to Molly Michael Skinner, of Marshall. Skinner also received a $1,000 Harrison County Agribusiness scholarship.
Recipient of the $1,500 Jon Michael Nash Memorial Scholarship was Mya Stuart, of Harrison County 4H. Stuart was also awarded a $1,000 Harrison County Agribusiness Scholarship and a $500 Master Gardener scholarship, for a total of $3,000.
The Harrison County Cattlemen’s Association $1,000 scholarship winner was Hallsville FFA student, Whitney Sullivan. Sullivan also won a $1,500 Harrison County Agribusiness scholarship.
Winner of the Rocking B Show Pigs $1,000 scholarship was Collin Caudle. Caudle also received a $1,000 from Harrison County Agribusiness; and a $500 scholarship from Legacy Ag Credit.
Next, Hallsville FFA student Tucker Soules received scholarships totaling $2,500 from Legacy Ag Credit, Harrison County Cattlemen’s Association, and Harrison County Agribusiness.
Other scholarship recipients included a $500 Harrison County Agribusiness Association scholarship to Marshall FFA student Kimberly Salazar; and another $500 Harrison County Agribusiness Association scholarship to Allison Beltran.
Farm Bureau scholarship winners were Cory Hendrix and Mia Stuart.
On behalf of the Harrison County Agribusiness Association, Ronnie Simmons thanked all for attending. He reminded all of the full week of events, particularly Thursday night’s livestock auction and barbecue dinner.
“Be sure to be here Thursday night. We want you here with your checkbook,” encouraged Simmons. “Please come and support these kids. They work hard and they put the efforts in and they do want to see your face when (they’re showcasing). So, we just ask you to come out and support the kids.”
Farm City Week continued Tuesday with broiler, lamb, and goat shows.
Schedule of Events
The rest of the schedule is as follow:
Wednesday, March 26
• 8 a.m.: Swine Show, Grand Drive/Sale Order, followed by Showmanship and Special Needs Show
• 1 p.m.: Steer Show, Grand Drive/Sale Order, followed by Junior and Senior Beef Showmanship
• Heifer Show immediately follows
Thursday, March 27
• 7 to 9 a.m.: Check-in and Set up of Ag Mechanics Projects
• 10 a.m.: Judging of Ag Mechanics Projects
• 4 to 6 p.m.: Bar-B-Q Dinner
• 5 p.m.: Awards Presentation (Top Hand, Showmanship, and Top Buyers)
• 6 p.m.: Livestock Auction
• 6 to 8 p.m.: Silent Auction of Ag Mechanics Projects (payment due by 8:30 p.m.)
For more details, visit FarmCityWeek.org.
— Robin Y. Richardson can be reached at ryrichardson@marshallnewsmessenger.com.
County/Courts Reporter
Robin Y. Richardson is an award winning print journalist, serving as the county government and courts reporter. She earned her journalism degree from TSU and master’s from LSUS. She is the proud mother of one daughter.
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