As storms slowly move out of the area and the clouds begin to part, let’s take a moment to review some of the good news from last week:

-A military invasion might not seem like good news, but for the Natchez-Adams County Humane Society it was just what the veterinarians ordered. As part of the U.S. military’s Innovative Readiness Training, veterinarians from Fort Gordon, Ga., offered a variety of animal services to the dogs and cats at the NACHS animal shelter. One hundred and fifteen pets were spayed and neutered at the shelter at no cost to the shelter. The program gives needed training to the troops, while helping control the local animal population and save the shelter money, which is definitely good news for everybody involved.

-Trinity student Joseph Harris didn’t spend his summer lounging at the beach. The senior kept busy attending various summer camps across the state, to not only learn about state government, soil and water conservation and leadership, but also making lasting connections with other students across the state. Harris has yet to decide which school he will attend after high school. With the knowledge and connections he gained this summer, Harris is well on his way to a bright future.

-Lauren Rymer may not have won the Miss Teen USA crown, but the Natchez native is not looking back. She has her eyes set on the future. Rymer was named “Best Dressed” during the week-long pageant in Las Vegas, an award in which Rymer takes great pride. During the pageant, Rymer said she learned to be true to herself and be confident in who she is. Ryner appears to be well on her way to success in whatever path she choses in life.

As we dry out and recover from last week’s storms, let’s remember to always look for those who make our community special.