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Locals earn State Supreme Court appointments

Will serve on Access to Justice Commission The Mississippi Supreme Court recently appointed four new members to the ...

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Forty-one Neshoba County Fair speeches later, primaries loom

By Sid Salter Columnist NESHOBA COUNTY FAIR­­ – For 134 years now, the Neshoba County Fair has remained ...

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MDOT announces next round of Northern District projects

The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently announced the award of approximately $5.3 million in funding for multimodal transportation projects ...

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Life on Venus? Special gas discovery reignites debate

The ongoing mystery surrounding the detection of phosphine gas in the clouds of Venus may potentially point to ...

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Alzheimer’s Foundation: Triple-digit heatwave heightens risks for dementia patients

As a looming heatwave, with potential for triple-digit temperatures, threatens the United States, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America ...

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Oxford’s Rutledge named Mississippi Board of Mental Health’s chair

The Mississippi Board of Mental Health has selected Stewart Rutledge of Oxford as chair for the state fiscal ...

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MHP reports holiday enforcement statistics

The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded the 2023 Independence Day Holiday Travel Period Tuesday, July 4, at midnight. The ...

Lifestyle

Magnolia state now the blueberry state

By Felder Rushing It’s official! As of this month, the blueberry is our official state fruit, taking its ...

Lifestyle

July 4 holiday is free fishing day on public waters

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has announced Tuesday, July 4th is a “Free Fishing ...

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MHP Troopers start holiday enforcement period Monday

The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is preparing for the 2023 Independence Day Holiday Travel Period, which will begin ...

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Dialysis aid takes top prize at local entrepreneurial competition

Kenna Pruitt, Kade Frisby, Emily Kerivan and Jordan Kocsis, founders of a group they named Navigator Medical LLC, ...

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Locals among Mississippi State grads

More than 4,100 students were on the spring 2023 graduation list at Mississippi State University. The following local ...

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Area students on MSU honors lists

Mississippi State University has named more than 4,000 students to the spring 2023 President’s List. Students on the ...

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Lafayette junior selected for SBE post

The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has selected Kate Riddle of Lafayette High School to serve as ...

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Locals earn NW Foundation scholarships

On May 18 at the Northwest Lafayette-Yalobusha Center, Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation awarded scholarships during their annual ...

Lifestyle

A former fruit cart at a century

By Robert St. John Food Columnist Some people judge towns by their population. Others judge them by amenities ...

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Convicted felon sentenced to 27 years for violating federal firearms law

A Marshall County man was sentenced Tuesday to more than 27 years in prison for illegal possession of ...

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Executive Director Terry Wages retires from Fire Service after 32 years

After 32 years in the Fire Service, Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) Executive Director Terry Wages is retiring. ...

Lifestyle

Mississippi native launches sports agency

“You are not just a jersey number, you are an individual,” that is the belief of Jefferson Sports ...

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County, state candidates slated for AKA event

Upsilon Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will host a public forum Saturday, June 24, ...

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OHS seniors chosen for Student Ambassador program

Secretary of State Watson will head summits for emerging leaders After a competitive application process, Mississippi Secretary of ...

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Rogers sentenced to 20 years for baby’s 2020 death

On June 16, Amy Lee Ann Rogers, 25, pleaded guilty to the charge of culpable negligence manslaughter in ...

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