LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The unofficial end of summer starts Monday.

Labor Day was created to recognize and highlight the hard work of American workers.

It comes full circle for Lowndes County Road Manager Tyrone Cunningham.

He started his new position in January.

However, his journey with the Road Department began 40 years ago when he was in high school.

“It’s just amazing the way things work, the way that God works things out,” said Tyrone.

From 1985 to 1987, Tyrone worked alongside his father, Felix Cunningham, in the summer.

He said he tried different jobs over the years, but he returned to the Road Department in 2002 and has been there ever since.

Tyrone said Lowndes County Supervisor Leroy Brooks helped him get the job officially.

“I did various labors, I did various t

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