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From $12 an hour to a Career: How Northeast Mississippi Community College and Northrop Grumman are Changing Lives 

Northeast Mississippi Community College's partnership with Northrop Grumman has transformed over 200...

$4.2 Million Highway 172 Upgrade Brings Temporary Delays, Long-Term Improvements 

A major resurfacing project is underway on Highway 172, covering 12 miles from the Alabama state...

State Farm Begins Issuing $70.5 Million Cash Back 

State Farm is distributing a one-time $5 billion cash-back dividend to eligible Mississippi auto...

Limited-Edition Mac McAnally Art Prints on Sale to Fund Belmont Mural 

Belmont native Mac McAnally's fans can now purchase limited-edition art prints featuring the country...

NMMC-Iuka Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Stroke Care 

North Mississippi Medical Center-Iuka received the American Heart Association's Get With The...

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Announces Retirement of Beloved Animal Ambassador, Elvis the Speckled Kingsnake 

Elvis, a speckled kingsnake and beloved Animal Ambassador at the Mississippi Museum of Natural...

Miss. Lawmakers Urge Caution in Implementing New Organ Donation Standards 

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, Senator Roger Wicker, and Representative Michael Guest urged the...

Is that activity just a hobby or a business? 

The IRS Tax Tip 2026-45 outlines the distinction between hobbies and businesses for tax purposes. It...

New World Screwworm Detection Poses No Threat to Food Safety 

The Department of Agriculture and Commerce reassures the public that the recent detection of the New...

Residents Invited to Experience Traveling Vietnam Wall

By: Paden Strickland The Iuka Development and Economic Association (IDEA) invites the public to...

Newkirk Signs to Continue Football Careerat Mississippi Delta

Dillon Newkirk, a local athlete from Tishomingo County, has signed to play football at Mississippi...

Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces May 2026 Wild Hog Control  Program Application Period 

The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce has announced the opening of applications for...

GOVERNOR TATE REEVES DECLARES MAY AS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

Governor Tate Reeves has designated May as Older Americans Month in Mississippi to honor the...

J.P. Coleman State Park to Reopen Following Ice Storm 

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announced the reopening of J.P. Coleman...

Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers Council Meeting-April 21, 2026 

The Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers convened on April 21, 2026, with five members and guest speaker...

IRS seeking applications for Tax Counseling for the Elderly and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program grants 

The IRS is accepting applications for Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax...

Wicker Announces $10 Million in Airport Grants 

 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., released the following statement after the Federal...

Registration opens for 2026 Jeffrey Powell Mobile Learning Conference at NEMCC 

June conference to be held online  by Michael H. Miller  BOONEVILLE, MISS. —...

Northeast Dental Hygiene Program Seeking Patients 

by Michael H. Miller  BOONEVILLE, MISS. — (04/22/2026) Smiles across campus and the...

XMC Military Camp Information Session to Be Held in Iuka 

By: Mario Barnes  IUKA, MS — Local families will have the opportunity to learn more about a...

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for 37 affected areas in Mississippi 

By: Tom Whiteside  JACKSON, Miss – On February 6, 2026, the State of Mississippi received...

Deadline nears for Jeffrey Powell Mobile Learning Conference proposals 

Potential presenters have until April 30 to submit their proposals  by Michael H. Miller ...

Methodist Rehabilitation Introduces Refreshed Brand Rooted in Tradition 

Methodist Rehabilitation in Jackson, Mississippi, is unveiling a refreshed brand identity...

Home Maintenance Could Prevent A Costly Insurance Claim 

Spring begins on March 20, prompting homeowners to conduct seasonal maintenance to prevent insurance...

Time is running out to claim $1.2 billion in refunds for tax year 2022; taxpayers face April 15 deadline 

The IRS reports over 1.3 million taxpayers may receive unclaimed refunds totaling about $1.2 billion...

Mississippi Homemaker Volunteer’s County Council Meting—March 17, 2026 

The Mississippi Homemaker Volunteer's County Council/Club convened on March 17, 2026, featuring a...

Green Akers Dispensary Owner and Employees nominated for Mississippi Budtender Awards 

The Mississippi Budtender Awards recognize outstanding professionals in the cannabis industry...

Senator Daniel Sparks delivered an opening prayer to the Mississippi Senate on Thursday

On March 12, 2026, Senator Daniel Sparks opened the Mississippi Senate session with a prayer...

USDA Designates Sixteen Mississippi Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas 

President Trump designated sixteen Mississippi counties as disaster areas due to severe winter storm...

The 2025-2026 Wild Turkey Season Extended 

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has announced that the wild turkey...

Dirty Dozen tax scams for 2026: IRS reminds taxpayers to watch out for dangerous threats 

The IRS has released its 2026 Dirty Dozen list of tax scams targeting taxpayers, businesses, and tax...

IRS launches new web page to streamline tax fraud and scam reporting 

The IRS has launched a new web page for taxpayers to confidentially report suspected tax fraud and...

MDHS Announces Replacement Benefits for Counties Affected by Winter Storm Fern Only Current Eligible SNAP Clients 

The Mississippi Department of Human Services announces the approval of mass replacement benefits for...

Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers Club Meeting-January 20, 2026 

The Tishomingo County Homemakers Club held a meeting on January 20, 2026, with five members present...

Congressional Delegation Delivers for Yellow Creek Port Expansion 

President Trump signed a $4 million appropriations bill for the Yellow Creek State Inland Port...

Regions Foundation Announces Winter Storm Disaster-Recovery Grants   

The Regions Foundation has announced $100,000 in grants to aid disaster recovery in Middle Tennessee...

Governor Reeves Provides Update on Severe Winter Weather 

Mississippi faces severe winter weather repercussions, with 23 fatalities reported. Over 41 counties...

GOD’S PIT CREW EXTENDS RELIEF DEPLOYMENT IN NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI DUE TO MASSIVE NEED

God's Pit Crew has extended its Immediate Response deployment in Northeast Mississippi until...

Winter Weather update Provided by MEMA

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency reported two additional deaths from severe winter...

Absentee Ballots Now Available for the 2026 Primary Election for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate 

In-person and mail-in absentee ballots for the 2026 Mississippi Primary Election are available...

Governor Reeves Provides Update on Severe Winter Weather 

Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi reported the ongoing response to severe winter weather...

MDWFP Announces Emergency Closures for Northern State Parks Due to Ice Storm 

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has closed nine state parks in...

Mississippi electric cooperatives face challenges in power restoration 

Power restoration remains challenging for three electric cooperatives in north Mississippi due to...

Poll Worker Training Schedule 

Poll worker training for the U.S. Congressional Primary Election on March...

Hyde-Smith Worked to Fund Miss. Projects in Senate-Passed Army Corps Funding Bill 

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith voted for the FY2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill...

EPA Seeks Applicants for Environmental Education Grants 

The U.S. EPA announced up to $3.2 million in funding for environmental education grants, with 16...

Tishomingo County Special Olympics Athletes visited the Mississippi State Capitol 

Ben Hall and Tre’ Grizzard, Special Olympics athletes from Mississippi, attended Hill Day at the...

North MS Storm Chasers Launch New Real-Time Storm Tracking Website 

North Mississippi residents will soon benefit from a new storm chaser website by North MS Storm...

Local Officials Visit State Capitol  

Senator Rita Parks, (left), and Representative Bubba Carpenter, (2nd from right), on Wednesday...

Empowering Mississippi’s Workforce: MDES Releases 2025 Annual Report 

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) has released its 2025 Annual Report...

IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season; online tools and resources help with tax filing 

The IRS announced that the 2026 tax filing season will open on January 26, 2026, allowing taxpayers...

Mississippi Homemaker’s Club and Council Thanksgiving Luncheon-November 21, 2025 

The Mississippi Homemaker's Club and Council held a seasonal potluck on November 21, featuring...

Mississippi Senate Passes Education Reforms, Advances Historic PERS Funding 

The Mississippi State Senate has approved significant funding for the Public Employees' Retirement...

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT’S AND DEAN’S LIST 

William Carey University announces the undergraduate President’s and Dean’s List for...

SNHU Announces Fall 2025 President’s List 

Southern New Hampshire University has announced the names of students who made the Fall 2025...