South Delta Planning and Development District

05/28/2026

SDPDD was in full participation in Clarksdale, MS. We shared information at their Community Resource Fair. Career Coaches, Career Navigator, Adult Aging Agency, SHIP, and MAC.

05/21/2026

Coahoma, Tunica, and all residents in the area. This is your opportunity to get information about the community resources in your area. May 28, 2026!

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

Career Coach Traci Sims-Sprouse and family had the pleasure of attending a former 2024 GHS graduate Ethan Huey new place of employment, as well as new position. I was honored to receive an invitation from the student because I previously served as his high school career coach and had the opportunity to support his career development journey. Being invited to celebrate this milestone demonstrated the trust and connection built and was a rewarding reflection of the positive outcomes that can result from support. I introduce Ethan Huey, Manager, LGDIC.

05/19/2026

Coahoma County High School, MWMRMC, and SDPDD were awarded 2026 Partnership In Excellence Award from MAPE at William Carey University in Hattisburg, MS. Partnerships works in schools. Not pictured in Career Coach Patricia Seals.

05/14/2026

SDPDD Career Coaches attended a two day conference at MS State University in Starkville with other coaches from around the state. Our very own Lorene Haymer was named Career Coach of the year. She also received a $1000 check and plaque. We’re looking forward to another great year.

04/30/2026

Students from Simmons High School have completed a hospital internship that serves as a critical bridge between academics and hands on practice. Different programs at the hospital have helped provide students with a mix of professionalism, certifications, hands-on clinical exposure, and career clarification. Career Coach Vartilous Wilson believes that this program has truly inspired students to pursue their career in the medical field. Awesome!

04/23/2026

Today, Career Coach Manager Kenneth L. Gines joined us as we celebrated an exciting moment at the official acceptance of the $1,000 Skills Foundation Video Challenge award! 🎉

Humphreys County High School
Career Coach: Ms. Makayla Brown
Students: Tyrese Sawyer & KenDerius Ho**er

Holmes County Central High School
Career Coach: Ms. Lorene Haymer
Students: Tristen Haymer, Tristin Smart & Gary Brown

We are incredibly proud of these outstanding students and grateful for the dedicated career coaches of the South Delta Planning and Development District who continue to pour into our future leaders. Each check was made out to the students to use as the please. Awesome job!

04/21/2026

Career Coach Ms. Brown proudly recognizes two seniors from Humphreys County High School, Tyrese Sawyer and KenDerius Ho**er, who participated in the Skills Foundation Video Challenge for a chance to earn a $1,000 signing bonus. Both students were selected as recipients, and we extend our sincere congratulations on their achievement.

This award will support them as they continue to develop their career and technical skills. Tyrese Sawyer aspires to become an electrical lineman, while KenDerius Ho**er plans to pursue a career as a licensed commercial truck driver. SDPDD is proud of you all!

04/21/2026

Career Coach Haymer, at HCCHS congratulated three of her seniors: Tristin Smart, Gary Brown, and Tristen Haymer. These three seniors participated in the video challenge with the Skills That Pay Foundation and won a $1000 signing bonus to help with their college and career endeavors. Haymer is very proud of them. Awesome job! SDPDD is proud of you all also