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by Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann Our students and schools are excelling in Mississippi. We are one of only five states in the nation to meet all quality benchmarks for early education – and we have increased capacity in legislatively-funded programs by 6,160 seats since 2020. More students are passing the third-grade reading test on the…

As part of continuing efforts to protect the senior community, the Internal Revenue Service recently issued a warning about the rising threat of impersonation scams. These scams are targeting older adults in Mississippi and elsewhere across the country by pretending to be government officials, aiming to steal sensitive personal information and money. By posing as…

After the recent addition of 29 new troopers, the Mississippi Highway Patrol announces the start of the application process for Cadet Class 69. This class will be the eighth patrol school held since 2018. This class is scheduled to begin in January 2025 and will last approximately 17 weeks, with training conducted at the Mississippi…

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is excited to announce Thursday, July 4, is a “Free Fishing Day,” offering residents the opportunity to enjoy fishing without a license on any public water throughout the state. MDWFP encourages residents to take advantage of this opportunity and visit one of its 18 state lakes or…

By Sid Salter Perhaps better than anyone before him, the late U.S. Sen. John C. Stennis understood what Mississippi’s military infrastructure meant to the state in terms of jobs, influence, and improving the daily lives of the people of the state. In Pascagoula, the sprawling shipyard called Ingalls Shipbuilding, now a division of Huntington Ingalls…

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson recently announced the 165th Mississippi State Fair will be held Thursday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson. For the first time ever, fairgoers can purchase their tickets online ahead of the 2024 State Fair. “We are excited to announce that tickets…

By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service My friends, Ben and Kelly Boerner, have a charming home and gardens nestled in the picturesque countryside of Carriere. When I visited them, I found myself immersed in the beauty of their meticulously curated landscape, which features eye-catching wildflowers. These beautiful wildflowers not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of…

By Leah Roberson At the June 6 meeting of Hazlehurst City School District, citizen Linda Granger thanked Superintendent of Education Cloyd Garth Jr. for his student-centered approach to governing the district and being personally engaged with the students and parents. After the agenda and minutes of the last meeting were approved, new business included Garth’s…

Chautauqua Arts Foundation is hosting a Tomato Festival Art Show on Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29, at The Marion, located at 101 East Georgetown St. Organizers encourage area students and adult artists to submit their original works and application by Saturday, June 22. Applications and more information are available online at cafi-ms.org. Categories…