Laurel High School football standout Charles Cross gives a thumbs up to his father after sign- ing with Mississippi State. Seated with him are his mother Owedia Cross and father Mitchell Cross Sr. Standing, from left, are Principal Dr. Michael Eubanks, Assistant Principal Dr. Jaymar Jackson, brother Mitchell Cross Jr., head football coach Todd Breland, Assistant Principal Jeannine Agee and offensive line coach William Clay. (Photo by Mark Thornton)
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