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Ag and forestry museum hosts annual Homestead for the Holidays
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum will host the annual Homestead for the Holidays event from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 8, and Friday, Dec. 9. Admission is $8 per person for ages 3 and up. Enjoy breakfast for supper, story time with Mrs. Claus, and get your picture made with Santa and Rudolph.…
Read MoreWCU announces Dean’s List scholars
William Carey University announces the undergraduate Dean’s List scholars for the fall 2022 trimester. Dean’s List scholars must have at least a 3.5 grade point average. Earning this recognition is Brandy Michelle White, of Wesson.
Read MoreCSHS announces honors scholars
Crystal Springs High School has announced honors scholars for the first nine weeks of the 2022-2023 school year. Students named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll include Pricillia Bailey, William Bik, Alyssa Brown, Kyla Fisher, Janiya Hampton, Denver Jackson, William King, Meckenzie McKenny, Briann Nelson, Kenzie Nickelson, Katelyn Poor, Klarissa Sanders, Taliyah Welch, and Tamia Yates. Students named to the Principal’s…
Read MoreWesson defeats Tylertown to keep season alive
By Rusty Newman The Tylertown Chiefs rolled into Wesson for the second-round playoff game Friday night, and it was their second time to play Wesson on their home turf this season. In the first matchup of the season, the Cobras outlasted the Chiefs 49-48 in a very intense game. Fans on both sides were ready…
Read MoreColonels fall short in quest for repeat title appearance
By Drake Flowers For only the second time this season, the Copiah Academy Colonels fell short in a football game. A feeling that not many around Gallman are used to came at the hands of the visiting Simpson Academy Cougars in the MAIS 5A state semifinal matchup by a score of 13-10. On a night…
Read MoreHazlehurst vs. Jeff Davis County
Hazlehurst’s Doug Nelson shows his ability to make a catch and gain a first down with a Jeff Davis County player all over him. Hazlehurst was victorious by a score of 32-13. Hazlehurst advances to the third round of playoffs and will take on Magee at 7 p.m., Nov. 18, at home. (Photo by Crockett…
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Crystal Springs vs. Yazoo County
Seasonal flu vaccinations now available at all county health departments
Seasonal influenza vaccinations are now available for children and qualifying adults at all Mississippi State Department of Health county health departments. Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older as the best protection against the flu. “In Mississippi, we are already seeing increased flu activity, including reports of increased hospital admissions…
Read MoreState accepting design submissions for next official car tag
Gov. Tate Reeves announced last week that the Mississippi License Tag Commission is accepting design submissions for the state’s next official car tag. “Mississippi is filled with talented artists and designers. We’re opening the submission process to take in inspiration from across Mississippi for our state’s next car tag,” said Reeves. “I look forward to…
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